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Does CAPECITABINE Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 57 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 57 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with CAPECITABINE (Capecitabine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for CAPECITABINE.

57
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with CAPECITABINE
0.1%
of all CAPECITABINE reports
23
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From CAPECITABINE?

Of the 57 reports, 23 (40.4%) resulted in death, 28 (49.1%) required hospitalization, and 15 (26.3%) 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 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 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 CAPECITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

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

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