PEGINTERFERON ALFA: 152 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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152
Total FAERS Reports
11 (7.2%)
Deaths Reported
32
Hospitalizations
152
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
2
Life-Threatening
First Report: 20120116 · Latest Report: 201406
What Are the Most Common PEGINTERFERON ALFA Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Anaemia
45 reports (29.6%)
#2 Most Reported
Rash
33 reports (21.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Pruritus
24 reports (15.8%)
All PEGINTERFERON ALFA Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaemia | 45 | 29.6% | 3 | 8 |
| Rash | 33 | 21.7% | 1 | 9 |
| Pruritus | 24 | 15.8% | 0 | 4 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 20 | 13.2% | 2 | 3 |
| Fatigue | 17 | 11.2% | 1 | 2 |
| Leukopenia | 17 | 11.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Nausea | 15 | 9.9% | 0 | 4 |
| Neutropenia | 12 | 7.9% | 2 | 1 |
| Off label use | 12 | 7.9% | 2 | 1 |
| Depression | 11 | 7.2% | 0 | 1 |
| Anorectal disorder | 10 | 6.6% | 1 | 1 |
| Asthenia | 10 | 6.6% | 0 | 3 |
| Anorectal discomfort | 9 | 5.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Dyspnoea | 9 | 5.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Headache | 9 | 5.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Pyrexia | 9 | 5.9% | 1 | 4 |
| Diarrhoea | 7 | 4.6% | 0 | 3 |
| Anxiety | 6 | 4.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Drug ineffective | 6 | 4.0% | 1 | 0 |
| Insomnia | 6 | 4.0% | 0 | 0 |
Who Reports PEGINTERFERON ALFA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 53.4 years. Most reports from: TR. View detailed demographics →
Is PEGINTERFERON ALFA Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| 2014 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
What Is PEGINTERFERON ALFA Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis c | 87 |
| Chronic hepatitis c | 42 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 19 |
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A OR PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A OR PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B OR PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A OR PEGINTERFERON LAMBDA-1A
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGINTRON
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGLOTICASE
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGUNIGALSIDASE ALFA-IWXJ
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGVALIASE-PQPZ
PEGINTERFERON ALFA vs PEGVISOMANT
Official FDA Label for PEGINTERFERON ALFA
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.