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Does NUSINERSEN Cause Pneumonia? 342 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 342 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with NUSINERSEN (Spinraza). This represents 4.9% of all adverse event reports for NUSINERSEN.

342
Reports of Pneumonia with NUSINERSEN
4.9%
of all NUSINERSEN reports
72
Deaths
264
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From NUSINERSEN?

Of the 342 reports, 72 (21.1%) resulted in death, 264 (77.2%) required hospitalization, and 16 (4.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pneumonia 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) Pyrexia (342) Death (312) Vomiting (275) Asthenia (267) Back pain (233) Scoliosis (209) Fatigue (185)

What Other Drugs Cause Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which NUSINERSEN Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia Risk?

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

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