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SOM230: 61 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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61
Total FAERS Reports
6 (9.8%)
Deaths Reported
42
Hospitalizations
61
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities

First Report: 20081028 · Latest Report: 20140423

What Are the Most Common SOM230 Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Hyperglycaemia
26 reports (42.6%)
#2 Most Reported
Nausea
10 reports (16.4%)
#3 Most Reported
Diabetes mellitus
10 reports (16.4%)

All SOM230 Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Hyperglycaemia 26 42.6% 3 16
Diabetes mellitus 10 16.4% 1 8
Nausea 10 16.4% 2 6
Vomiting 6 9.8% 2 5

Who Reports SOM230 Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 53.0 years. Most reports from: DE. View detailed demographics →

Is SOM230 Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2008 1 0 1
2009 5 0 3
2010 8 0 6
2011 12 1 10
2012 9 2 8
2013 16 2 9
2014 5 0 4

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What Is SOM230 Used For?

IndicationReports
Pituitary-dependent cushing's syndrome 14
Acromegaly 12
Pancreatic carcinoma 9
Neuroendocrine tumour 8

Official FDA Label for SOM230

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.