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Does COLISTIMETHATE Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with COLISTIMETHATE (Colistimethate). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for COLISTIMETHATE.

16
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with COLISTIMETHATE
1.9%
of all COLISTIMETHATE reports
7
Deaths
4
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From COLISTIMETHATE?

Of the 16 reports, 7 (43.8%) resulted in death, 4 (25.0%) required hospitalization, and 9 (56.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for COLISTIMETHATE. However, 16 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does COLISTIMETHATE Cause?

Off label use (96) Acute kidney injury (91) Condition aggravated (68) Drug ineffective (48) Septic shock (40) Rash maculo-papular (37) Death (36) Eosinophilia (35) Thrombocytopenia (34) Leukocytosis (33)

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 COLISTIMETHATE Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

COLISTIMETHATE vs COLISTIN COLISTIMETHATE vs COLLAGENASE CLOSTRIDIUM HISTOLYTICUM COLISTIMETHATE vs COLLAGENASE CLOSTRIDIUM HISTOLYTICUM-AAES COLISTIMETHATE vs COMBIVENT COLISTIMETHATE vs COMBIVIR

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