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Does NUSINERSEN Cause Infection? 70 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 70 reports of Infection have been filed in association with NUSINERSEN (Spinraza). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for NUSINERSEN.

70
Reports of Infection with NUSINERSEN
1.0%
of all NUSINERSEN reports
14
Deaths
46
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From NUSINERSEN?

Of the 70 reports, 14 (20.0%) resulted in death, 46 (65.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection 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 Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which NUSINERSEN Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

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

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