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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Oesophagitis? 149 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 149 reports of Oesophagitis have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

149
Reports of Oesophagitis with PEMBROLIZUMAB
0.2%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
15
Deaths
112
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Oesophagitis From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 149 reports, 15 (10.1%) resulted in death, 112 (75.2%) required hospitalization, and 17 (11.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Oesophagitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PEMBROLIZUMAB. However, 149 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 Oesophagitis?

CARBOPLATIN (329) CISPLATIN (217) PACLITAXEL (208) PREDNISONE (193) ADALIMUMAB (188) METHOTREXATE (183) DOXYCYCLINE (177) IBUPROFEN (172) NIVOLUMAB (169) ASPIRIN (156)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Oesophagitis Risk?

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

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PEMBROLIZUMAB Full Profile All Oesophagitis Reports All Drugs Causing Oesophagitis PEMBROLIZUMAB Demographics