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Does PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE Cause Retinal dystrophy? 141 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 141 reports of Retinal dystrophy have been filed in association with PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE (ELMIRON). This represents 3.2% of all adverse event reports for PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE.

141
Reports of Retinal dystrophy with PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE
3.2%
of all PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE reports
1
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Retinal dystrophy From PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE?

Of the 141 reports, 1 (0.7%) resulted in death, 1 (0.7%) required hospitalization.

Is Retinal dystrophy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE. However, 141 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE Cause?

Maculopathy (1,389) Off label use (1,266) Retinal pigmentation (608) Dry age-related macular degeneration (557) Pigmentary maculopathy (440) Product use issue (255) Macular degeneration (201) Age-related macular degeneration (183) Drug ineffective (168) Toxicity to various agents (140)

What Other Drugs Cause Retinal dystrophy?

ADALIMUMAB (6) VIGABATRIN (6) DEFERASIROX (5)

Which PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE Alternatives Have Lower Retinal dystrophy Risk?

PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PENTOSTATIN PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PENTOXIFYLLINE PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PERAMIVIR PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PERAMPANEL PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PERAZINE

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