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Does TOFACITINIB Cause Myelitis? 10 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Myelitis have been filed in association with TOFACITINIB (XELJANZ XR). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for TOFACITINIB.

10
Reports of Myelitis with TOFACITINIB
0.0%
of all TOFACITINIB reports
1
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myelitis From TOFACITINIB?

Of the 10 reports, 1 (10.0%) resulted in death, 4 (40.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (10.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myelitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for TOFACITINIB. However, 10 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does TOFACITINIB Cause?

Drug ineffective (30,382) Pain (21,659) Condition aggravated (16,925) Arthralgia (15,640) Fatigue (13,551) Rheumatoid arthritis (12,277) Off label use (11,736) Headache (11,061) Joint swelling (10,686) Malaise (9,040)

What Other Drugs Cause Myelitis?

METHOTREXATE (112) RITUXIMAB (94) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (67) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (62) ADALIMUMAB (61) TACROLIMUS (51) PREDNISONE (49) DOXORUBICIN (44) PREDNISOLONE (43) NIVOLUMAB (41)

Which TOFACITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Myelitis Risk?

TOFACITINIB vs TOFERSEN TOFACITINIB vs TOLNAFTATE TOFACITINIB vs TOLODODEKIN ALFA TOFACITINIB vs TOLTERODINE TOFACITINIB vs TOLVAPTAN

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TOFACITINIB Full Profile All Myelitis Reports All Drugs Causing Myelitis TOFACITINIB Demographics