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Does CEFUROXIME Cause Pneumonia aspiration? 23 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Pneumonia aspiration have been filed in association with CEFUROXIME (Cefuroxime sodium). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for CEFUROXIME.

23
Reports of Pneumonia aspiration with CEFUROXIME
0.4%
of all CEFUROXIME reports
22
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia aspiration From CEFUROXIME?

Of the 23 reports, 22 (95.7%) resulted in death, 21 (91.3%) required hospitalization, and 22 (95.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia aspiration Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CEFUROXIME. However, 23 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CEFUROXIME Cause?

Dyspnoea (476) Drug ineffective (386) Condition aggravated (326) Anaphylactic reaction (319) Off label use (319) Rash (303) Drug hypersensitivity (287) Pyrexia (287) Diarrhoea (259) Anaphylactic shock (234)

What Other Drugs Cause Pneumonia aspiration?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (943) CLOZAPINE (739) PREGABALIN (661) LORAZEPAM (587) ZOPICLONE (568) PREDNISONE (552) DIAZEPAM (541) QUETIAPINE (511) OLANZAPINE (509) BACLOFEN (475)

Which CEFUROXIME Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia aspiration Risk?

CEFUROXIME vs CEFUROXIME AXETIL CEFUROXIME vs CELEBREX CEFUROXIME vs CELECOXIB CEFUROXIME vs CELIPROLOL CEFUROXIME vs CELLCEPT

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