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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Myasthenia gravis? 469 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 469 reports of Myasthenia gravis have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

469
Reports of Myasthenia gravis with PEMBROLIZUMAB
0.6%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
152
Deaths
323
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myasthenia gravis From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 469 reports, 152 (32.4%) resulted in death, 323 (68.9%) required hospitalization, and 97 (20.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myasthenia gravis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myasthenia gravis 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 Myasthenia gravis?

EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA-FCAB (691) ECULIZUMAB (487) NIVOLUMAB (451) RAVULIZUMAB-CWVZ (338) PREDNISONE (217) IPILIMUMAB (201) PYRIDOSTIGMINE (193) HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (186) ZILUCOPLAN (184) GABAPENTIN (172)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Myasthenia gravis Risk?

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

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