Does APIXABAN Cause Herpes zoster? 147 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 147 reports of Herpes zoster have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.
147
Reports of Herpes zoster with APIXABAN
0.1%
of all APIXABAN reports
3
Deaths
56
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Herpes zoster From APIXABAN?
Of the 147 reports, 3 (2.0%) resulted in death, 56 (38.1%) required hospitalization, and 2 (1.4%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Herpes zoster Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN. However, 147 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does APIXABAN Cause?
Death (18,501)
Cerebrovascular accident (7,237)
Atrial fibrillation (5,690)
Off label use (5,590)
Thrombosis (5,298)
Fall (5,063)
Cardiac disorder (4,917)
Haemorrhage (4,770)
Dyspnoea (4,379)
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (4,030)
What Other Drugs Cause Herpes zoster?
ADALIMUMAB (3,783)
TOFACITINIB (3,575)
ETANERCEPT (3,129)
METHOTREXATE (2,589)
RITUXIMAB (2,228)
INFLIXIMAB (2,081)
LENALIDOMIDE (1,762)
TOCILIZUMAB (1,676)
OCRELIZUMAB (1,433)
ABATACEPT (1,395)
Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Herpes zoster Risk?
APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE
APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE
APIXABAN vs APREMILAST
APIXABAN vs APREPITANT
APIXABAN vs APROTININ