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PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A: 55 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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55
Total FAERS Reports
3 (5.5%)
Deaths Reported
31
Hospitalizations
55
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening

First Report: 2012 · Latest Report: 20140423

What Are the Most Common PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Anaemia
17 reports (30.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Rash
12 reports (21.8%)
#3 Most Reported
Pyrexia
8 reports (14.5%)

All PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Anaemia 17 30.9% 1 13
Rash 12 21.8% 1 4
Pyrexia 8 14.6% 1 7
Asthenia 6 10.9% 0 4
Off label use 6 10.9% 1 4
Pruritus 5 9.1% 0 2
Thrombocytopenia 5 9.1% 1 2

Who Reports PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 56.4 years. Most reports from: TR. View detailed demographics →

Is PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 9 0 9
2013 15 0 12
2014 4 1 4

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What Is PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A Used For?

IndicationReports
Hepatitis c 27
Chronic hepatitis c 26

Official FDA Label for PEGINTERFERON ALFA 2A

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.