NEULASTA: 1,471 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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1,471
Total FAERS Reports
471 (32.0%)
Deaths Reported
769
Hospitalizations
1,471
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
1
Disabilities
First Report: 20071219 · Latest Report: 20140625
What Are the Most Common NEULASTA Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Death
453 reports (30.8%)
#2 Most Reported
Investigation
371 reports (25.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Hospitalisation
160 reports (10.9%)
All NEULASTA Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death | 453 | 30.8% | 453 | 16 |
| Investigation | 371 | 25.2% | 4 | 371 |
| Hospitalisation | 160 | 10.9% | 2 | 160 |
| Febrile neutropenia | 59 | 4.0% | 3 | 42 |
| Bone pain | 53 | 3.6% | 0 | 10 |
| Pyrexia | 40 | 2.7% | 1 | 32 |
| Pain | 29 | 2.0% | 1 | 10 |
| Neutrophil count abnormal | 28 | 1.9% | 1 | 20 |
| Malaise | 25 | 1.7% | 0 | 19 |
| Neutropenia | 24 | 1.6% | 2 | 7 |
| Drug ineffective | 22 | 1.5% | 2 | 11 |
| Dyspnoea | 21 | 1.4% | 4 | 10 |
| Pneumonia | 21 | 1.4% | 6 | 15 |
| Nausea | 20 | 1.4% | 1 | 13 |
| Arthralgia | 18 | 1.2% | 0 | 8 |
| Fatigue | 18 | 1.2% | 2 | 9 |
| White blood cell count abnormal | 18 | 1.2% | 0 | 12 |
| Adverse event | 17 | 1.2% | 0 | 7 |
| Back pain | 17 | 1.2% | 0 | 8 |
| Chest pain | 16 | 1.1% | 1 | 11 |
Who Reports NEULASTA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 60.1 years. Most reports from: NL. View detailed demographics →
Is NEULASTA Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 182 | 117 | 52 |
| 2011 | 247 | 96 | 141 |
| 2012 | 219 | 64 | 148 |
| 2013 | 279 | 59 | 193 |
| 2014 | 205 | 58 | 118 |
What Is NEULASTA Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Prophylaxis | 1,012 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 296 |
| Neutropenia | 66 |
| Breast cancer | 18 |
| Chemotherapy | 16 |
| White blood cell count decreased | 9 |
| B-cell lymphoma | 7 |
| Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia | 5 |
| Lung neoplasm malignant | 5 |
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Official FDA Label for NEULASTA
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.