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Does AZITHROMYCIN Cause Pleural effusion? 115 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 115 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with AZITHROMYCIN (AZITHROMYCIN). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for AZITHROMYCIN.

115
Reports of Pleural effusion with AZITHROMYCIN
0.7%
of all AZITHROMYCIN reports
23
Deaths
102
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From AZITHROMYCIN?

Of the 115 reports, 23 (20.0%) resulted in death, 102 (88.7%) required hospitalization, and 12 (10.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pleural effusion is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for AZITHROMYCIN.

What Other Side Effects Does AZITHROMYCIN Cause?

Off label use (2,979) Drug ineffective (2,609) Drug hypersensitivity (1,978) Dyspnoea (1,409) Condition aggravated (1,063) Nausea (1,006) Asthma (972) Wheezing (951) Product use in unapproved indication (886) Cough (837)

What Other Drugs Cause Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which AZITHROMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

AZITHROMYCIN vs AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS AZITHROMYCIN vs AZITHROMYCIN OR METHOTREXATE AZITHROMYCIN vs AZOSEMIDE AZITHROMYCIN vs AZTREONAM AZITHROMYCIN vs AZTREONAM LYSINE

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