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Does DOXYCYCLINE Cause Pericarditis? 349 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 349 reports of Pericarditis have been filed in association with DOXYCYCLINE (Doxycycline). This represents 2.0% of all adverse event reports for DOXYCYCLINE.

349
Reports of Pericarditis with DOXYCYCLINE
2.0%
of all DOXYCYCLINE reports
227
Deaths
271
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pericarditis From DOXYCYCLINE?

Of the 349 reports, 227 (65.0%) resulted in death, 271 (77.7%) required hospitalization, and 290 (83.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pericarditis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DOXYCYCLINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,238) Off label use (1,630) Nausea (1,391) Vomiting (1,357) Drug hypersensitivity (1,294) Rash (1,267) Headache (1,061) Condition aggravated (1,052) Malaise (994) Fatigue (979)

What Other Drugs Cause Pericarditis?

METHOTREXATE (5,674) CETIRIZINE (5,494) ABATACEPT (5,385) PREDNISONE (5,377) RITUXIMAB (5,360) TOCILIZUMAB (5,320) ADALIMUMAB (5,303) LEFLUNOMIDE (5,282) INFLIXIMAB (5,231) FOLIC ACID (5,153)

Which DOXYCYCLINE Alternatives Have Lower Pericarditis Risk?

DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYCYCLINE\DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYLAMINE DOXYCYCLINE vs DOXYLAMINE\PYRIDOXINE DOXYCYCLINE vs DRONABINOL

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