Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis? 60 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 60 reports of Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
60
Reports of Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis with ATORVASTATIN
0.1%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
31
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 60 reports, 31 (51.7%) required hospitalization, and 8 (13.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 60 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ATORVASTATIN Cause?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (7,556)
Myalgia (7,155)
Drug hypersensitivity (3,929)
Drug ineffective (3,865)
Fatigue (3,439)
Arthralgia (3,338)
Rhabdomyolysis (3,286)
Dyspnoea (3,137)
Nausea (2,888)
Asthenia (2,791)
What Other Drugs Cause Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis?
VANCOMYCIN (417)
AMOXICILLIN (408)
CLINDAMYCIN (330)
ACETAMINOPHEN (321)
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (285)
CEFTRIAXONE (261)
IBUPROFEN (258)
PIPERACILLIN\TAZOBACTAM (257)
ENOXAPARIN (251)
VALACYCLOVIR (239)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis Risk?
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