PEGINTRON: 908 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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908
Total FAERS Reports
26 (2.9%)
Deaths Reported
196
Hospitalizations
908
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
36
Life-Threatening
26
Disabilities
First Report: 2001 · Latest Report: 20140624
What Are the Most Common PEGINTRON Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Anaemia
132 reports (14.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Fatigue
130 reports (14.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Product quality issue
118 reports (13.0%)
All PEGINTRON Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaemia | 132 | 14.5% | 5 | 49 |
| Fatigue | 130 | 14.3% | 1 | 22 |
| Product quality issue | 118 | 13.0% | 1 | 3 |
| Headache | 96 | 10.6% | 3 | 17 |
| Pyrexia | 96 | 10.6% | 3 | 20 |
| Nausea | 93 | 10.2% | 1 | 17 |
| Drug dose omission | 85 | 9.4% | 0 | 4 |
| No adverse event | 77 | 8.5% | 0 | 0 |
| Influenza like illness | 75 | 8.3% | 0 | 6 |
| White blood cell count decreased | 74 | 8.2% | 2 | 14 |
| Decreased appetite | 73 | 8.0% | 2 | 20 |
| Haemoglobin decreased | 70 | 7.7% | 4 | 18 |
| Rash | 68 | 7.5% | 0 | 12 |
| Vomiting | 68 | 7.5% | 0 | 20 |
| Malaise | 63 | 6.9% | 3 | 17 |
| Chills | 58 | 6.4% | 2 | 6 |
| Pain | 55 | 6.1% | 0 | 7 |
| Weight decreased | 55 | 6.1% | 0 | 13 |
| Asthenia | 54 | 6.0% | 0 | 11 |
| Diarrhoea | 53 | 5.8% | 2 | 14 |
Who Reports PEGINTRON Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 56.9 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is PEGINTRON Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 162 | 4 | 64 |
| 2013 | 178 | 6 | 62 |
| 2014 | 307 | 5 | 38 |
What Is PEGINTRON Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis c | 498 |
| Chronic hepatitis c | 249 |
| Hepatic cirrhosis | 9 |
| Hepatitis c virus test positive | 8 |
| Neoplasm | 7 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 5 |
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Official FDA Label for PEGINTRON
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.