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Does RUXOLITINIB Cause Melaena? 86 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 86 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with RUXOLITINIB (OPZELURA). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RUXOLITINIB.

86
Reports of Melaena with RUXOLITINIB
0.1%
of all RUXOLITINIB reports
20
Deaths
68
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Melaena From RUXOLITINIB?

Of the 86 reports, 20 (23.3%) resulted in death, 68 (79.1%) required hospitalization, and 8 (9.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RUXOLITINIB. However, 86 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does RUXOLITINIB Cause?

Off label use (12,492) Death (6,561) Fatigue (5,663) Anaemia (3,593) Haemoglobin decreased (3,297) Platelet count decreased (3,028) Diarrhoea (2,531) Asthenia (2,529) Dizziness (2,398) Pneumonia (2,343)

What Other Drugs Cause Melaena?

ASPIRIN (2,001) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547) RIVAROXABAN (1,405) APIXABAN (1,156) WARFARIN (930) IBUPROFEN (810) DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700) DICLOFENAC (576) NAPROXEN (291) FUROSEMIDE (272)

Which RUXOLITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?

RUXOLITINIB vs SABRIL RUXOLITINIB vs SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE RUXOLITINIB vs SACITUZUMAB GOVITECAN RUXOLITINIB vs SACITUZUMAB GOVITECAN-HZIY RUXOLITINIB vs SACROSIDASE

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