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Does AMOXICILLIN Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 284 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 284 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with AMOXICILLIN (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for AMOXICILLIN.

284
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with AMOXICILLIN
0.9%
of all AMOXICILLIN reports
36
Deaths
215
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From AMOXICILLIN?

Of the 284 reports, 36 (12.7%) resulted in death, 215 (75.7%) required hospitalization, and 67 (23.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMOXICILLIN. However, 284 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 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 AMOXICILLIN Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLARITHROMYCIN\ESOMEPRAZOLE AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLARITHROMYCIN\LANSOPRAZOLE AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLAVULANATE AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\CLAVULANIC ACID AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN\OMEPRAZOLE\RIFABUTIN

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