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Does CEFTRIAXONE Cause Melaena? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with CEFTRIAXONE (Ceftriaxone). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for CEFTRIAXONE.

26
Reports of Melaena with CEFTRIAXONE
0.1%
of all CEFTRIAXONE reports
4
Deaths
19
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Melaena From CEFTRIAXONE?

Of the 26 reports, 4 (15.4%) resulted in death, 19 (73.1%) required hospitalization, and 4 (15.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CEFTRIAXONE. However, 26 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CEFTRIAXONE Cause?

Off label use (2,201) Drug ineffective (1,862) Condition aggravated (950) Dyspnoea (944) Pyrexia (843) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (793) Rash (784) Drug hypersensitivity (760) Acute kidney injury (720) Vomiting (668)

What Other Drugs Cause Melaena?

ASPIRIN (2,001) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547) RIVAROXABAN (1,405) APIXABAN (1,156) WARFARIN (930) IBUPROFEN (810) DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700) DICLOFENAC (576) NAPROXEN (291) FUROSEMIDE (272)

Which CEFTRIAXONE Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?

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CEFTRIAXONE Full Profile All Melaena Reports All Drugs Causing Melaena CEFTRIAXONE Demographics