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Does CEFOTAXIME Cause Pseudomembranous colitis? 20 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 20 reports of Pseudomembranous colitis have been filed in association with CEFOTAXIME (Cefotaxime). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for CEFOTAXIME.

20
Reports of Pseudomembranous colitis with CEFOTAXIME
0.6%
of all CEFOTAXIME reports
5
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pseudomembranous colitis From CEFOTAXIME?

Of the 20 reports, 5 (25.0%) resulted in death, 16 (80.0%) required hospitalization, and 7 (35.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pseudomembranous colitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pseudomembranous colitis 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 Pseudomembranous colitis?

METRONIDAZOLE (117) PIPERACILLIN\TAZOBACTAM (80) VANCOMYCIN (80) CIPROFLOXACIN (74) MEROPENEM (63) CEFTRIAXONE (59) LEVOFLOXACIN (58) PACLITAXEL (56) PREDNISOLONE (53) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (44)

Which CEFOTAXIME Alternatives Have Lower Pseudomembranous colitis Risk?

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

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