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ACICLOVIR: 90 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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90
Total FAERS Reports
9 (10.0%)
Deaths Reported
45
Hospitalizations
90
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
14
Life-Threatening

First Report: 2007 · Latest Report: 20140527

What Are the Most Common ACICLOVIR Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Renal failure acute
12 reports (13.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Confusional state
10 reports (11.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Hepatotoxicity
9 reports (10.0%)

All ACICLOVIR Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Renal failure acute 12 13.3% 2 9
Confusional state 10 11.1% 0 8
Hepatotoxicity 9 10.0% 0 0
Pyrexia 8 8.9% 0 6
Dilatation intrahepatic duct acquired 7 7.8% 0 0
Rash 7 7.8% 0 6
Asthma 6 6.7% 0 6
Hypersensitivity 6 6.7% 0 6
Neurotoxicity 6 6.7% 0 3
Venoocclusive liver disease 6 6.7% 0 0
Alanine aminotransferase increased 5 5.6% 0 1
Chills 5 5.6% 0 4

Who Reports ACICLOVIR Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 51.4 years. Most reports from: GB. View detailed demographics →

Is ACICLOVIR Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2007 5 0 0
2009 1 0 0
2012 1 1 1
2013 21 2 15
2014 25 3 14

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What Is ACICLOVIR Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 26
Herpes zoster 12
Antiviral prophylaxis 5
Herpes virus infection 5
Prophylaxis 5

Official FDA Label for ACICLOVIR

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.