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Does AZITHROMYCIN Cause Pruritus? 481 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 481 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with AZITHROMYCIN (AZITHROMYCIN). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for AZITHROMYCIN.

481
Reports of Pruritus with AZITHROMYCIN
2.7%
of all AZITHROMYCIN reports
6
Deaths
167
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From AZITHROMYCIN?

Of the 481 reports, 6 (1.2%) resulted in death, 167 (34.7%) required hospitalization, and 14 (2.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus 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 Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which AZITHROMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

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

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