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Does CEFUROXIME Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 60 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 60 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with CEFUROXIME (Cefuroxime sodium). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for CEFUROXIME.

60
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with CEFUROXIME
1.2%
of all CEFUROXIME reports
9
Deaths
41
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From CEFUROXIME?

Of the 60 reports, 9 (15.0%) resulted in death, 41 (68.3%) required hospitalization, and 12 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CEFUROXIME.

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 Stevens-johnson syndrome?

LAMOTRIGINE (1,384) ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) ACETAMINOPHEN (649) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313)

Which CEFUROXIME Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

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

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CEFUROXIME Full Profile All Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome CEFUROXIME Demographics