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Does DOXORUBICIN Cause Infection? 1,903 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,903 reports of Infection have been filed in association with DOXORUBICIN (Doxorubicin Hydrochloride). This represents 2.3% of all adverse event reports for DOXORUBICIN.

1,903
Reports of Infection with DOXORUBICIN
2.3%
of all DOXORUBICIN reports
750
Deaths
566
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From DOXORUBICIN?

Of the 1,903 reports, 750 (39.4%) resulted in death, 566 (29.7%) required hospitalization, and 149 (7.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DOXORUBICIN Cause?

Febrile neutropenia (8,844) Off label use (7,858) Disease progression (6,165) Neutropenia (5,891) Drug ineffective (4,598) Pyrexia (3,697) Thrombocytopenia (3,638) Anaemia (3,601) Product use in unapproved indication (3,502) Nausea (2,925)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which DOXORUBICIN Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

DOXORUBICIN vs DOXYCYCLINE DOXORUBICIN vs DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DOXORUBICIN vs DOXYCYCLINE\DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DOXORUBICIN vs DOXYLAMINE DOXORUBICIN vs DOXYLAMINE\PYRIDOXINE

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