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Does ACYCLOVIR Cause Toxic encephalopathy? 168 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 168 reports of Toxic encephalopathy have been filed in association with ACYCLOVIR (Acyclovir). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for ACYCLOVIR.

168
Reports of Toxic encephalopathy with ACYCLOVIR
1.2%
of all ACYCLOVIR reports
5
Deaths
114
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Toxic encephalopathy From ACYCLOVIR?

Of the 168 reports, 5 (3.0%) resulted in death, 114 (67.9%) required hospitalization, and 14 (8.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Toxic encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ACYCLOVIR. However, 168 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Toxic encephalopathy?

METRONIDAZOLE (548) VALACYCLOVIR (384) BACLOFEN (182) METHOTREXATE (142) METFORMIN (137) VALPROIC ACID (124) TACROLIMUS (118) IFOSFAMIDE (116) DIAZEPAM (91) PREGABALIN (88)

Which ACYCLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Toxic encephalopathy Risk?

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

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ACYCLOVIR Full Profile All Toxic encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Toxic encephalopathy ACYCLOVIR Demographics