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Does AMOXICILLIN Cause Encephalopathy? 116 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 116 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with AMOXICILLIN (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for AMOXICILLIN.

116
Reports of Encephalopathy with AMOXICILLIN
0.4%
of all AMOXICILLIN reports
24
Deaths
67
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From AMOXICILLIN?

Of the 116 reports, 24 (20.7%) resulted in death, 67 (57.8%) required hospitalization, and 22 (19.0%) 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 AMOXICILLIN.

What Other Side Effects Does AMOXICILLIN Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (3,433) Rash (2,281) Pruritus (2,005) Drug ineffective (1,926) Urticaria (1,661) Dyspnoea (1,600) Diarrhoea (1,548) Nausea (1,405) Acute kidney injury (1,392) Erythema (1,288)

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 AMOXICILLIN Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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