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Does PIRFENIDONE Cause Photosensitivity reaction? 686 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 686 reports of Photosensitivity reaction have been filed in association with PIRFENIDONE (PIRFENIDONE). This represents 1.8% of all adverse event reports for PIRFENIDONE.

686
Reports of Photosensitivity reaction with PIRFENIDONE
1.8%
of all PIRFENIDONE reports
21
Deaths
57
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Photosensitivity reaction From PIRFENIDONE?

Of the 686 reports, 21 (3.1%) resulted in death, 57 (8.3%) required hospitalization, and 7 (1.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Photosensitivity reaction Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Photosensitivity reaction is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for PIRFENIDONE.

What Other Side Effects Does PIRFENIDONE Cause?

Death (7,221) Nausea (4,944) Fatigue (3,597) Decreased appetite (3,126) Diarrhoea (3,026) Dyspnoea (2,526) Weight decreased (2,113) Dizziness (2,027) Rash (1,982) Cough (1,692)

What Other Drugs Cause Photosensitivity reaction?

ADALIMUMAB (653) METHOTREXATE (514) DUPILUMAB (440) VORICONAZOLE (413) ETANERCEPT (386) NIRAPARIB (365) VEMURAFENIB (321) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (271) CIPROFLOXACIN (269) DOXYCYCLINE (244)

Which PIRFENIDONE Alternatives Have Lower Photosensitivity reaction Risk?

PIRFENIDONE vs PIRIBEDIL PIRFENIDONE vs PIRITRAMIDE PIRFENIDONE vs PIROXICAM PIRFENIDONE vs PIRTOBRUTINIB PIRFENIDONE vs PIT VIPER IMMUNE GLOBULIN ANTIVENIN

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