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Does CHOLESTYRAMINE Cause Pancytopenia? 8 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 8 reports of Pancytopenia have been filed in association with CHOLESTYRAMINE (cholestyramine powder for suspension). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for CHOLESTYRAMINE.

8
Reports of Pancytopenia with CHOLESTYRAMINE
0.3%
of all CHOLESTYRAMINE reports
4
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pancytopenia From CHOLESTYRAMINE?

Of the 8 reports, 4 (50.0%) resulted in death, 4 (50.0%) required hospitalization.

Is Pancytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHOLESTYRAMINE. However, 8 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHOLESTYRAMINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (399) Diarrhoea (281) Off label use (277) Product use in unapproved indication (199) Product solubility abnormal (193) Product taste abnormal (181) Product substitution issue (17