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Does AMIKACIN Cause Pneumonia? 429 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 429 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with AMIKACIN (ARIKAYCE). This represents 3.8% of all adverse event reports for AMIKACIN.

429
Reports of Pneumonia with AMIKACIN
3.8%
of all AMIKACIN reports
120
Deaths
356
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From AMIKACIN?

Of the 429 reports, 120 (28.0%) resulted in death, 356 (83.0%) required hospitalization, and 26 (6.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which AMIKACIN Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia Risk?

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