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Does NUSINERSEN Cause Hydrocephalus? 20 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 20 reports of Hydrocephalus have been filed in association with NUSINERSEN (Spinraza). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for NUSINERSEN.

20
Reports of Hydrocephalus with NUSINERSEN
0.3%
of all NUSINERSEN reports
2
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hydrocephalus From NUSINERSEN?

Of the 20 reports, 2 (10.0%) resulted in death, 16 (80.0%) required hospitalization.

Is Hydrocephalus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hydrocephalus is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for NUSINERSEN.

What Other Side Effects Does NUSINERSEN Cause?

Headache (506) Post lumbar puncture syndrome (495) Procedural pain (352) Pneumonia (342) Pyrexia (342) Death (312) Vomiting (275) Asthenia (267) Back pain (233) Scoliosis (209)

What Other Drugs Cause Hydrocephalus?

DEXAMETHASONE (134) ASPIRIN (120) PREDNISONE (117) METHOTREXATE (109) APIXABAN (107) ADALIMUMAB (106) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (106) RIVAROXABAN (104) TACROLIMUS (97) WARFARIN (87)

Which NUSINERSEN Alternatives Have Lower Hydrocephalus Risk?

NUSINERSEN vs NUTROPIN AQ NUSINERSEN vs NUVARING NUSINERSEN vs NUVIGIL NUSINERSEN vs NYSTATIN NUSINERSEN vs NYSTATIN\TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE

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NUSINERSEN Full Profile All Hydrocephalus Reports All Drugs Causing Hydrocephalus NUSINERSEN Demographics