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Does DAPSONE Cause Pruritus? 78 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 78 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with DAPSONE (Dapsone). This represents 2.4% of all adverse event reports for DAPSONE.

78
Reports of Pruritus with DAPSONE
2.4%
of all DAPSONE reports
1
Deaths
19
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From DAPSONE?

Of the 78 reports, 1 (1.3%) resulted in death, 19 (24.4%) required hospitalization, and 16 (20.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DAPSONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (673) Off label use (506) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (345) Methaemoglobinaemia (322) Treatment failure (260) Product use in unapproved indication (168) Condition aggravated (166) Pyrexia (156) Drug ineffective for unapproved indication (134) Anaemia (117)

What Other Drugs Cause Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which DAPSONE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

DAPSONE vs DAPTOMYCIN DAPSONE vs DARATUMUMAB DAPSONE vs DARATUMUMAB\HYALURONIDASE-FIHJ DAPSONE vs DARBEPOETIN ALFA DAPSONE vs DARIDOREXANT

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DAPSONE Full Profile All Pruritus Reports All Drugs Causing Pruritus DAPSONE Demographics