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Does DOXORUBICIN Cause Polyneuropathy? 452 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 452 reports of Polyneuropathy have been filed in association with DOXORUBICIN (Doxorubicin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for DOXORUBICIN.

452
Reports of Polyneuropathy with DOXORUBICIN
0.6%
of all DOXORUBICIN reports
46
Deaths
113
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Polyneuropathy From DOXORUBICIN?

Of the 452 reports, 46 (10.2%) resulted in death, 113 (25.0%) required hospitalization, and 17 (3.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Polyneuropathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Polyneuropathy 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 Polyneuropathy?

DEXAMETHASONE (953) BORTEZOMIB (890) PACLITAXEL (741) OXALIPLATIN (691) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (686) FLUOROURACIL (525) TRASTUZUMAB (478) CARBOPLATIN (463) VINCRISTINE (440) DARATUMUMAB (424)

Which DOXORUBICIN Alternatives Have Lower Polyneuropathy Risk?

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

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