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Does PSEUDOEPHEDRINE Cause Myositis? 173 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 173 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (CareOne Nasal and Sinus Decongestant). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for PSEUDOEPHEDRINE.

173
Reports of Myositis with PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
1.3%
of all PSEUDOEPHEDRINE reports
172
Deaths
173
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From PSEUDOEPHEDRINE?

Of the 173 reports, 172 (99.4%) resulted in death, 173 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 172 (99.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PSEUDOEPHEDRINE. However, 173 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PSEUDOEPHEDRINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (5,917) Systemic lupus erythematosus (5,889) Pain (5,790) Pemphigus (5,726) Rheumatoid arthritis (5,712) Abdominal discomfort (5,654) Alopecia (5,587) Glossodynia (5,348) Fatigue (5,229) Swelling (5,184)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which PSEUDOEPHEDRINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE vs PSEUDOEPHEDRINE\TRIPROLIDINE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE vs PSYLLIUM HUSK PSEUDOEPHEDRINE vs PULMICORT FLEXHALER PSEUDOEPHEDRINE vs PYRAZINAMIDE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE vs PYRIDOSTIGMINE

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