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Does PEMBROLIZUMAB Cause Sepsis? 855 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 855 reports of Sepsis have been filed in association with PEMBROLIZUMAB (KEYTRUDA). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for PEMBROLIZUMAB.

855
Reports of Sepsis with PEMBROLIZUMAB
1.0%
of all PEMBROLIZUMAB reports
378
Deaths
635
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Sepsis From PEMBROLIZUMAB?

Of the 855 reports, 378 (44.2%) resulted in death, 635 (74.3%) required hospitalization, and 192 (22.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Sepsis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Sepsis 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 Sepsis?

RITUXIMAB (4,043) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,041) METHOTREXATE (3,933) ADALIMUMAB (3,169) DEXAMETHASONE (3,150) LENALIDOMIDE (2,956) VINCRISTINE (2,791) DOXORUBICIN (2,740) PREDNISONE (2,634) PREDNISOLONE (2,281)

Which PEMBROLIZUMAB Alternatives Have Lower Sepsis Risk?

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

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