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Does PIRFENIDONE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 128 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 128 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with PIRFENIDONE (PIRFENIDONE). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for PIRFENIDONE.

128
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with PIRFENIDONE
0.3%
of all PIRFENIDONE reports
38
Deaths
84
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From PIRFENIDONE?

Of the 128 reports, 38 (29.7%) resulted in death, 84 (65.6%) required hospitalization, and 4 (3.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PIRFENIDONE. However, 128 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which PIRFENIDONE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

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

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