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Does BUSULFAN Cause Infection? 357 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 357 reports of Infection have been filed in association with BUSULFAN (Busulfan). This represents 3.2% of all adverse event reports for BUSULFAN.

357
Reports of Infection with BUSULFAN
3.2%
of all BUSULFAN reports
267
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From BUSULFAN?

Of the 357 reports, 267 (74.8%) resulted in death, 28 (7.8%) required hospitalization, and 8 (2.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BUSULFAN.

What Other Side Effects Does BUSULFAN Cause?

Off label use (1,402) Product use in unapproved indication (1,387) Mucosal inflammation (880) Venoocclusive liver disease (765) Febrile neutropenia (628) Cytomegalovirus infection (620) Drug ineffective (569) Graft versus host disease (507) Pyrexia (502) Cytomegalovirus infection reactivation (481)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which BUSULFAN Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

BUSULFAN vs BUSULFEX BUSULFAN vs BUTALBITAL BUSULFAN vs BUTENAFINE BUSULFAN vs BUTORPHANOL BUSULFAN vs BUTRANS

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