PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A: 262 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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262
Total FAERS Reports
30 (11.5%)
Deaths Reported
116
Hospitalizations
262
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
22
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
First Report: 20060209 · Latest Report: 20140521
What Are the Most Common PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Anaemia
43 reports (16.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Pancytopenia
25 reports (9.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Leukopenia
21 reports (8.0%)
All PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaemia | 43 | 16.4% | 5 | 22 |
| Pancytopenia | 25 | 9.5% | 2 | 10 |
| Leukopenia | 21 | 8.0% | 3 | 10 |
| Hepatitis c | 19 | 7.3% | 5 | 0 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 17 | 6.5% | 3 | 7 |
| Neutropenia | 15 | 5.7% | 2 | 3 |
| Rash | 12 | 4.6% | 3 | 5 |
| Fatigue | 10 | 3.8% | 3 | 4 |
| Renal failure acute | 10 | 3.8% | 3 | 6 |
| Pneumonia | 9 | 3.4% | 1 | 7 |
| Renal failure | 9 | 3.4% | 1 | 8 |
| Ascites | 8 | 3.1% | 1 | 6 |
| Drug resistance | 8 | 3.1% | 0 | 0 |
| Haemoglobin decreased | 8 | 3.1% | 0 | 3 |
| Sepsis | 8 | 3.1% | 6 | 3 |
| Viral mutation identified | 8 | 3.1% | 0 | 0 |
| Asthenia | 7 | 2.7% | 0 | 4 |
| Blood disorder | 7 | 2.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Hepatic failure | 7 | 2.7% | 4 | 4 |
| No therapeutic response | 7 | 2.7% | 5 | 0 |
Who Reports PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 51.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 34 | 2 | 21 |
| 2013 | 70 | 2 | 49 |
| 2014 | 20 | 2 | 13 |
What Is PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Chronic hepatitis c | 127 |
| Hepatitis c | 110 |
| Hepatic cirrhosis | 6 |
| Chronic hepatitis b | 5 |
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Official FDA Label for PEG-INTERFERON ALFA 2A
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.