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Does CAPECITABINE Cause Encephalopathy? 75 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 75 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with CAPECITABINE (Capecitabine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for CAPECITABINE.

75
Reports of Encephalopathy with CAPECITABINE
0.1%
of all CAPECITABINE reports
16
Deaths
57
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From CAPECITABINE?

Of the 75 reports, 16 (21.3%) resulted in death, 57 (76.0%) required hospitalization, and 10 (13.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Encephalopathy 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 Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which CAPECITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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

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