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Does AMIKACIN Cause Mycobacterium chelonae infection? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Mycobacterium chelonae infection have been filed in association with AMIKACIN (ARIKAYCE). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for AMIKACIN.

26
Reports of Mycobacterium chelonae infection with AMIKACIN
0.2%
of all AMIKACIN reports
12
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Mycobacterium chelonae infection From AMIKACIN?

Of the 26 reports, 12 (46.2%) resulted in death, 8 (30.8%) required hospitalization, and 1 (3.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Mycobacterium chelonae infection Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMIKACIN. However, 26 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does AMIKACIN Cause?

Cough (1,472) Off label use (1,447) Dyspnoea (1,367) Hospitalisation (1,325) Therapy interrupted (1,283) Drug ineffective (1,275) Death (1,005) Dysphonia (914) Product dose omission issue (677) Fatigue (602)

What Other Drugs Cause Mycobacterium chelonae infection?

PREDNISONE (289) METHOTREXATE (260) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (221) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (198) DEXAMETHASONE (179) ETOPOSIDE (178) VINCRISTINE (178) HYDROCORTISONE (177) CYTARABINE (173) DAUNORUBICIN (171)

Which AMIKACIN Alternatives Have Lower Mycobacterium chelonae infection Risk?

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