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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Polycythaemia? 21 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 21 reports of Polycythaemia have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

21
Reports of Polycythaemia with PEMBROLIZUMAB
0.0%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
1
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Polycythaemia From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 21 reports, 1 (4.8%) resulted in death, 7 (33.3%) required hospitalization.

Is Polycythaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PEMBROLIZUMAB. However, 21 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 Polycythaemia?

TESTOSTERONE (289) EMPAGLIFLOZIN (69) TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE (56) DAPAGLIFLOZIN (48) TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE (33) LENVATINIB (32) ADALIMUMAB (30) TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE (26) RUXOLITINIB (24) TACROLIMUS (24)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Polycythaemia 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 Polycythaemia Reports All Drugs Causing Polycythaemia PEMBROLIZUMAB Demographics