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Does CEFOTAXIME Cause Thrombocytopenia? 117 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 117 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with CEFOTAXIME (Cefotaxime). This represents 3.6% of all adverse event reports for CEFOTAXIME.

117
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with CEFOTAXIME
3.6%
of all CEFOTAXIME reports
7
Deaths
79
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From CEFOTAXIME?

Of the 117 reports, 7 (6.0%) resulted in death, 79 (67.5%) required hospitalization, and 31 (26.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Thrombocytopenia 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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which CEFOTAXIME Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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

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