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Does CAPECITABINE Cause Ataxia? 63 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 63 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with CAPECITABINE (Capecitabine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for CAPECITABINE.

63
Reports of Ataxia with CAPECITABINE
0.1%
of all CAPECITABINE reports
6
Deaths
37
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From CAPECITABINE?

Of the 63 reports, 6 (9.5%) resulted in death, 37 (58.7%) required hospitalization, and 6 (9.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does CAPECITABINE Cause?

Diarrhoea (9,277) Nausea (6,248) Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (5,294) Fatigue (5,018) Death (4,422) Vomiting (4,111) Disease progression (3,808) Off label use (3,193) Malignant neoplasm progression (2,425) Asthenia (2,352)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which CAPECITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

CAPECITABINE vs CAPIVASERTIB CAPECITABINE vs CAPLACIZUMAB CAPECITABINE vs CAPLACIZUMAB-YHDP CAPECITABINE vs CAPMATINIB CAPECITABINE vs CAPREOMYCIN

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