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Does CEFOTAXIME Cause Cholestasis? 72 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 72 reports of Cholestasis have been filed in association with CEFOTAXIME (Cefotaxime). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for CEFOTAXIME.

72
Reports of Cholestasis with CEFOTAXIME
2.2%
of all CEFOTAXIME reports
6
Deaths
42
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cholestasis From CEFOTAXIME?

Of the 72 reports, 6 (8.3%) resulted in death, 42 (58.3%) required hospitalization, and 4 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cholestasis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does CEFOTAXIME Cause?

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (276) Drug ineffective (242) Pyrexia (211) Off label use (182) Acute kidney injury (170) Rash maculo-papular (151) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (151) Rash (125) Hepatocellular injury (122) Eosinophilia (121)

What Other Drugs Cause Cholestasis?

ACETAMINOPHEN (1,269) ATORVASTATIN (898) PANTOPRAZOLE (535) METHOTREXATE (507) AMOXICILLIN\CLAVULANATE (480) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (462) ENOXAPARIN (404) PIPERACILLIN\TAZOBACTAM (394) ESOMEPRAZOLE (363) NIVOLUMAB (342)

Which CEFOTAXIME Alternatives Have Lower Cholestasis Risk?

CEFOTAXIME vs CEFOXITIN CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPODOXIME CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPROZIL CEFOTAXIME vs CEFTAROLINE

Related Pages

CEFOTAXIME Full Profile All Cholestasis Reports All Drugs Causing Cholestasis CEFOTAXIME Demographics