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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Pleural effusion? 833 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 833 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

833
Reports of Pleural effusion with PEMBROLIZUMAB
1.0%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
229
Deaths
562
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 833 reports, 229 (27.5%) resulted in death, 562 (67.5%) required hospitalization, and 99 (11.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pleural effusion 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 Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

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

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