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Does ABACAVIR Cause Myositis? 7 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 7 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with ABACAVIR (Abacavir Sulfate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for ABACAVIR.

7
Reports of Myositis with ABACAVIR
0.2%
of all ABACAVIR reports
0
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From ABACAVIR?

Of the 7 reports, 5 (71.4%) required hospitalization, and 1 (14.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does ABACAVIR Cause?

Exposure during pregnancy (504) Virologic failure (490) Treatment failure (450) Pyrexia (441) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (418) Viral mutation identified (378) Pathogen resistance (367) Rash (349) Hypertension (336) Hypersensitivity (329)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which ABACAVIR Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

ABACAVIR vs ABACAVIR\DOLUTEGRAVIR\LAMIVUDINE ABACAVIR vs ABACAVIR\LAMIVUDINE ABACAVIR vs ABACAVIR\LAMIVUDINE\ZIDOVUDINE ABACAVIR vs ABALOPARATIDE ABACAVIR vs ABATACEPT

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ABACAVIR Full Profile All Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis ABACAVIR Demographics