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Does ACYCLOVIR Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 95 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 95 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with ACYCLOVIR (Acyclovir). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for ACYCLOVIR.

95
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with ACYCLOVIR
0.7%
of all ACYCLOVIR reports
22
Deaths
50
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From ACYCLOVIR?

Of the 95 reports, 22 (23.2%) resulted in death, 50 (52.6%) required hospitalization, and 19 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 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 ACYCLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome ACYCLOVIR Demographics