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Does ABACAVIR Cause Pneumonia? 43 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 43 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with ABACAVIR (Abacavir Sulfate). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for ABACAVIR.

43
Reports of Pneumonia with ABACAVIR
1.0%
of all ABACAVIR reports
9
Deaths
27
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From ABACAVIR?

Of the 43 reports, 9 (20.9%) resulted in death, 27 (62.8%) required hospitalization, and 5 (11.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ABACAVIR. However, 43 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which ABACAVIR Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia Risk?

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