SIMPONI: 704 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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704
Total FAERS Reports
26 (3.7%)
Deaths Reported
288
Hospitalizations
704
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
19
Life-Threatening
16
Disabilities
First Report: 2006 · Latest Report: 20140629
What Are the Most Common SIMPONI Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Pneumonia
50 reports (7.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
36 reports (5.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Device malfunction
29 reports (4.1%)
All SIMPONI Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 50 | 7.1% | 3 | 28 |
| Drug ineffective | 36 | 5.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Device malfunction | 29 | 4.1% | 0 | 8 |
| Drug dose omission | 26 | 3.7% | 0 | 9 |
| Pain | 24 | 3.4% | 1 | 10 |
| Diarrhoea | 21 | 3.0% | 0 | 5 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 20 | 2.8% | 2 | 3 |
| Vomiting | 20 | 2.8% | 0 | 5 |
| Fall | 18 | 2.6% | 0 | 11 |
| Malaise | 18 | 2.6% | 0 | 6 |
| Off label use | 18 | 2.6% | 0 | 9 |
| Abdominal pain | 17 | 2.4% | 0 | 3 |
| Arthralgia | 16 | 2.3% | 1 | 4 |
| Dyspnoea | 16 | 2.3% | 0 | 8 |
| Nausea | 16 | 2.3% | 0 | 4 |
| Cellulitis | 15 | 2.1% | 0 | 8 |
| Headache | 15 | 2.1% | 0 | 6 |
| Sepsis | 15 | 2.1% | 2 | 15 |
| Urinary tract infection | 15 | 2.1% | 0 | 10 |
| Infection | 14 | 2.0% | 0 | 9 |
Who Reports SIMPONI Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 59.2 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →
Is SIMPONI Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | 80 | 5 | 42 |
| 2013 | 221 | 4 | 102 |
| 2014 | 184 | 6 | 77 |
What Is SIMPONI Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 365 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 126 |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | 77 |
| Psoriatic arthropathy | 75 |
| Colitis ulcerative | 26 |
| Crohn's disease | 12 |
| Spondylitis | 7 |
| Psoriasis | 5 |
SIMPONI vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
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SIMPONI vs SIROLIMUS
SIMPONI vs SIRUKUMAB
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Official FDA Label for SIMPONI
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.