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Does FLUCYTOSINE Cause Pruritus? 20 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 20 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with FLUCYTOSINE (Flucytosine). This represents 2.9% of all adverse event reports for FLUCYTOSINE.

20
Reports of Pruritus with FLUCYTOSINE
2.9%
of all FLUCYTOSINE reports
16
Deaths
11
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From FLUCYTOSINE?

Of the 20 reports, 16 (80.0%) resulted in death, 11 (55.0%) required hospitalization, and 5 (25.0%) 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 FLUCYTOSINE.

What Other Side Effects Does FLUCYTOSINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (228) Off label use (56) Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (55) Renal impairment (43) Acute kidney injury (41) Condition aggravated (37) Pancytopenia (37) Drug ineffective for unapproved indication (30) Meningitis cryptococcal (30) Disseminated cryptococcosis (29)

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 FLUCYTOSINE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

FLUCYTOSINE vs FLUDARABINE FLUCYTOSINE vs FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 FLUCYTOSINE vs FLUDROCORTISONE FLUCYTOSINE vs FLUINDIONE FLUCYTOSINE vs FLUMAZENIL

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