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Does CEPHALEXIN Cause Hypersensitivity? 379 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 379 reports of Hypersensitivity have been filed in association with CEPHALEXIN (Cephalexin). This represents 4.8% of all adverse event reports for CEPHALEXIN.

379
Reports of Hypersensitivity with CEPHALEXIN
4.8%
of all CEPHALEXIN reports
8
Deaths
90
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypersensitivity From CEPHALEXIN?

Of the 379 reports, 8 (2.1%) resulted in death, 90 (23.7%) required hospitalization, and 6 (1.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypersensitivity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypersensitivity is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CEPHALEXIN.

What Other Side Effects Does CEPHALEXIN Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (2,055) Rash (897) Diarrhoea (711) Dyspnoea (593) Drug ineffective (540) Nausea (521) Pruritus (499) Urticaria (404) Vomiting (393) Headache (374)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypersensitivity?

ETANERCEPT (10,846) ADALIMUMAB (10,641) METHOTREXATE (9,799) TOCILIZUMAB (9,076) ABATACEPT (8,945) INFLIXIMAB (8,519) RITUXIMAB (8,408) ADAPALENE (8,356) LEFLUNOMIDE (7,926) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,353)

Which CEPHALEXIN Alternatives Have Lower Hypersensitivity Risk?

CEPHALEXIN vs CERITINIB CEPHALEXIN vs CERLIPONASE ALFA CEPHALEXIN vs CERTICAN CEPHALEXIN vs CERTOLIZUMAB CEPHALEXIN vs CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL

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CEPHALEXIN Full Profile All Hypersensitivity Reports All Drugs Causing Hypersensitivity CEPHALEXIN Demographics