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Does ABACAVIR Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 8 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 8 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with ABACAVIR (Abacavir Sulfate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for ABACAVIR.

8
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with ABACAVIR
0.2%
of all ABACAVIR reports
0
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From ABACAVIR?

Of the 8 reports, 4 (50.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (12.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ABACAVIR. However, 8 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome?

LAMOTRIGINE (1,384) ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) ACETAMINOPHEN (649) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313)

Which ABACAVIR Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

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

Related Pages

ABACAVIR Full Profile All Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome ABACAVIR Demographics