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Does ACYCLOVIR Cause Encephalopathy? 284 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 284 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with ACYCLOVIR (Acyclovir). This represents 2.0% of all adverse event reports for ACYCLOVIR.

284
Reports of Encephalopathy with ACYCLOVIR
2.0%
of all ACYCLOVIR reports
68
Deaths
193
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From ACYCLOVIR?

Of the 284 reports, 68 (23.9%) resulted in death, 193 (68.0%) required hospitalization, and 62 (21.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does ACYCLOVIR Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,727) Acute kidney injury (1,405) Off label use (942) Headache (694) Condition aggravated (584) Pyrexia (565) Nausea (537) Rash (461) Neurotoxicity (460) Dyspnoea (446)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which ACYCLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

ACYCLOVIR vs AD26.COV2.S ACYCLOVIR vs ADAGRASIB ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB-AACF ACYCLOVIR vs ADALIMUMAB-AATY

Related Pages

ACYCLOVIR Full Profile All Encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalopathy ACYCLOVIR Demographics