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Does CHLORAMPHENICOL Cause Death? 37 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 37 reports of Death have been filed in association with CHLORAMPHENICOL (Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate). This represents 7.6% of all adverse event reports for CHLORAMPHENICOL.

37
Reports of Death with CHLORAMPHENICOL
7.6%
of all CHLORAMPHENICOL reports
37
Deaths
30
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Death From CHLORAMPHENICOL?

Of the 37 reports, 37 (100.0%) resulted in death, 30 (81.1%) required hospitalization, and 31 (83.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Death Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does CHLORAMPHENICOL Cause?

Off label use (106) Vomiting (96) Drug ineffective (95) Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (92) Abdominal pain (88) Sepsis (86) Condition aggravated (85) Abdominal distension (83) General physical health deterioration (83) Hyponatraemia (83)

What Other Drugs Cause Death?

OXYCODONE (23,259) LENALIDOMIDE (19,213) APIXABAN (18,501) MORPHINE (17,960) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (17,849) FENTANYL (16,577) DENOSUMAB (16,545) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (16,341) HYDROMORPHONE (15,276) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (13,789)

Which CHLORAMPHENICOL Alternatives Have Lower Death Risk?

CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE\CLIDINIUM CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORHEXIDINE CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORHEXIDINE\CHLORHEXIDINE CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORHEXIDINE\ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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