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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Pyelonephritis? 128 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 128 reports of Pyelonephritis have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

128
Reports of Pyelonephritis with PEMBROLIZUMAB
0.2%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
26
Deaths
98
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pyelonephritis From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 128 reports, 26 (20.3%) resulted in death, 98 (76.6%) required hospitalization, and 8 (6.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pyelonephritis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pyelonephritis 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 Pyelonephritis?

METHOTREXATE (330) TACROLIMUS (324) RITUXIMAB (259) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (235) PREDNISONE (199) PREDNISOLONE (186) ADALIMUMAB (175) TOCILIZUMAB (160) DEXAMETHASONE (154) INFLIXIMAB (154)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Pyelonephritis Risk?

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

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