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Does ERTAPENEM Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 22 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 22 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with ERTAPENEM (INVANZ). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for ERTAPENEM.

22
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with ERTAPENEM
0.5%
of all ERTAPENEM reports
3
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From ERTAPENEM?

Of the 22 reports, 3 (13.6%) resulted in death, 7 (31.8%) required hospitalization, and 7 (31.8%) 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 ERTAPENEM. However, 22 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does ERTAPENEM Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,001) Macular degeneration (776) Off label use (372) Product use in unapproved indication (346) Pyrexia (279) Nausea (277) Confusional state (263) Pain (255) Malaise (220) Weight decreased (220)

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 ERTAPENEM Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

ERTAPENEM vs ERTUGLIFLOZIN PIDOLATE ERTAPENEM vs ERYTHROMYCIN ERTAPENEM vs ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE ERTAPENEM vs ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE ERTAPENEM vs ERYTHROPOIETIN

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