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Does FOSCARNET Cause Infection? 19 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 19 reports of Infection have been filed in association with FOSCARNET (Foscarnet Sodium). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for FOSCARNET.

19
Reports of Infection with FOSCARNET
0.9%
of all FOSCARNET reports
14
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From FOSCARNET?

Of the 19 reports, 14 (73.7%) resulted in death, 8 (42.1%) required hospitalization, and 1 (5.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does FOSCARNET Cause?

Off label use (610) Drug ineffective (368) Drug resistance (309) Acute kidney injury (246) Cytomegalovirus infection (200) Nephropathy toxic (198) Pathogen resistance (190) Renal impairment (184) Pancytopenia (170) Cytomegalovirus infection reactivation (167)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which FOSCARNET Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

FOSCARNET vs FOSFOMYCIN FOSCARNET vs FOSFOMYCIN TROMETHAMINE FOSCARNET vs FOSINOPRIL FOSCARNET vs FOSPHENYTOIN FOSCARNET vs FOSTAMATINIB

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FOSCARNET Full Profile All Infection Reports All Drugs Causing Infection FOSCARNET Demographics