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Does FLUOROURACIL Cause Herpes simplex? 31 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 31 reports of Herpes simplex have been filed in association with FLUOROURACIL (FLUOROURACIL). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for FLUOROURACIL.

31
Reports of Herpes simplex with FLUOROURACIL
0.1%
of all FLUOROURACIL reports
1
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Herpes simplex From FLUOROURACIL?

Of the 31 reports, 1 (3.2%) resulted in death, 13 (41.9%) required hospitalization.

Is Herpes simplex Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Herpes simplex is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for FLUOROURACIL.

What Other Side Effects Does FLUOROURACIL Cause?

Diarrhoea (5,373) Neutropenia (4,400) Nausea (3,757) Vomiting (2,836) Off label use (2,788) Neuropathy peripheral (2,605) Thrombocytopenia (2,426) Fatigue (2,421) Disease progression (2,377) Febrile neutropenia (2,230)

What Other Drugs Cause Herpes simplex?

PREDNISONE (445) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (395) METHOTREXATE (395) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (353) TACROLIMUS (328) RITUXIMAB (309) PREDNISOLONE (296) VINCRISTINE (242) FLUDARABINE (218) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (218)

Which FLUOROURACIL Alternatives Have Lower Herpes simplex Risk?

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