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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Hyperkalaemia? 204 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 204 reports of Hyperkalaemia have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

204
Reports of Hyperkalaemia with PEMBROLIZUMAB
0.2%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
44
Deaths
136
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperkalaemia From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 204 reports, 44 (21.6%) resulted in death, 136 (66.7%) required hospitalization, and 23 (11.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperkalaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PEMBROLIZUMAB. However, 204 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Hyperkalaemia?

METFORMIN (2,565) SPIRONOLACTONE (2,518) FUROSEMIDE (2,035) RAMIPRIL (1,383) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,192) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (1,036) LISINOPRIL (948) POTASSIUM (944) BISOPROLOL (850) TACROLIMUS (713)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Hyperkalaemia Risk?

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

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