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PEG-INTERFERON: 59 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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59
Total FAERS Reports
2 (3.4%)
Deaths Reported
9
Hospitalizations
59
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening

First Report: 20120305 · Latest Report: 20140403

What Are the Most Common PEG-INTERFERON Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Anaemia
20 reports (33.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Rash
17 reports (28.8%)
#3 Most Reported
Thrombocytopenia
12 reports (20.3%)

All PEG-INTERFERON Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Anaemia 20 33.9% 0 0
Rash 17 28.8% 0 2
Thrombocytopenia 12 20.3% 0 0
Neutropenia 11 18.6% 0 0
Pruritus 7 11.9% 0 1
Fatigue 6 10.2% 0 1
Drug ineffective 5 8.5% 0 0
Headache 5 8.5% 0 1
Jaundice 5 8.5% 0 1
Liver disorder 5 8.5% 0 1
Nausea 5 8.5% 0 1
Off label use 5 8.5% 2 2

Who Reports PEG-INTERFERON Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 52.9 years. Most reports from: ES. View detailed demographics →

Is PEG-INTERFERON Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 1 1 0
2013 4 0 2
2014 9 0 2

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What Is PEG-INTERFERON Used For?

IndicationReports
Hepatitis c 42
Chronic hepatitis c 16

Official FDA Label for PEG-INTERFERON

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.