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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Hypertension? 2,245 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,245 reports of Hypertension have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

2,245
Reports of Hypertension with PEMBROLIZUMAB
2.7%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
276
Deaths
1,118
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypertension From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 2,245 reports, 276 (12.3%) resulted in death, 1,118 (49.8%) required hospitalization, and 102 (4.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypertension Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypertension 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 Hypertension?

ADALIMUMAB (9,032) METHOTREXATE (7,143) RITUXIMAB (6,760) PREDNISONE (6,087) INFLIXIMAB (5,874) ETANERCEPT (5,677) TOCILIZUMAB (5,492) ABATACEPT (5,114) TOFACITINIB (4,991) ALENDRONATE (4,373)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Hypertension Risk?

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

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