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Does NIVOLUMAB Cause Cachexia? 314 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 314 reports of Cachexia have been filed in association with NIVOLUMAB (OPDIVO). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for NIVOLUMAB.

314
Reports of Cachexia with NIVOLUMAB
0.4%
of all NIVOLUMAB reports
50
Deaths
70
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cachexia From NIVOLUMAB?

Of the 314 reports, 50 (15.9%) resulted in death, 70 (22.3%) required hospitalization, and 12 (3.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cachexia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for NIVOLUMAB. However, 314 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does NIVOLUMAB Cause?

Death (11,216) Malignant neoplasm progression (9,363) Off label use (5,208) Diarrhoea (4,692) Fatigue (3,709) Pyrexia (3,454) Intentional product use issue (3,297) Rash (2,816) Nausea (2,805) Decreased appetite (2,619)

What Other Drugs Cause Cachexia?

METHOTREXATE (134) PREDNISONE (102) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (96) PACLITAXEL (94) FLUOROURACIL (93) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (90) TACROLIMUS (85) ADALIMUMAB (84) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (83) OCTREOTIDE (81)

Which NIVOLUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Cachexia Risk?

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NIVOLUMAB Full Profile All Cachexia Reports All Drugs Causing Cachexia NIVOLUMAB Demographics