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Does AZITHROMYCIN Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 86 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 86 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with AZITHROMYCIN (AZITHROMYCIN). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for AZITHROMYCIN.

86
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with AZITHROMYCIN
0.5%
of all AZITHROMYCIN reports
4
Deaths
62
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From AZITHROMYCIN?

Of the 86 reports, 4 (4.7%) resulted in death, 62 (72.1%) required hospitalization, and 19 (22.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome 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 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 AZITHROMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

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

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AZITHROMYCIN Full Profile All Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome AZITHROMYCIN Demographics