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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Ascites? 391 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 391 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

391
Reports of Ascites with PEMBROLIZUMAB
0.5%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
93
Deaths
222
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ascites From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 391 reports, 93 (23.8%) resulted in death, 222 (56.8%) required hospitalization, and 26 (6.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ascites is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

What Other Side Effects Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause?

Malignant neoplasm progression (10,111) Death (4,744) Diarrhoea (4,251) Fatigue (3,833) Off label use (3,416) Product use in unapproved indication (3,191) Pyrexia (3,155) Rash (2,900) Nausea (2,670) Decreased appetite (2,486)

What Other Drugs Cause Ascites?

BEVACIZUMAB (1,067) RIBAVIRIN (1,025) TREPROSTINIL (672) ACETAMINOPHEN (599) SOFOSBUVIR (598) PACLITAXEL (581) LETROZOLE (579) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (561) OXALIPLATIN (533) METHOTREXATE (521)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Ascites Risk?

PEMBROLIZUMAB vs PEMETREXED PEMBROLIZUMAB vs PEMIGATINIB PEMBROLIZUMAB vs PENICILLAMINE PEMBROLIZUMAB vs PENICILLIN PEMBROLIZUMAB vs PENICILLIN G

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