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Does THALIDOMIDE Cause Infection? 407 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 407 reports of Infection have been filed in association with THALIDOMIDE (Thalomid). This represents 2.3% of all adverse event reports for THALIDOMIDE.

407
Reports of Infection with THALIDOMIDE
2.3%
of all THALIDOMIDE reports
152
Deaths
126
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From THALIDOMIDE?

Of the 407 reports, 152 (37.3%) resulted in death, 126 (31.0%) required hospitalization, and 23 (5.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for THALIDOMIDE.

What Other Side Effects Does THALIDOMIDE Cause?

Plasma cell myeloma (1,652) Off label use (1,356) Death (1,161) Neuropathy peripheral (1,068) Drug ineffective (789) Pneumonia (694) Fatigue (643) Constipation (461) Thrombocytopenia (429) Neutropenia (420)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which THALIDOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

THALIDOMIDE vs THALOMID THALIDOMIDE vs THEOPHYLLINE THALIDOMIDE vs THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS THALIDOMIDE vs THIAMINE THALIDOMIDE vs THIOCOLCHICOSIDE

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THALIDOMIDE Full Profile All Infection Reports All Drugs Causing Infection THALIDOMIDE Demographics