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Does FOSCARNET Cause Pneumonia? 55 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 55 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with FOSCARNET (Foscarnet Sodium). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for FOSCARNET.

55
Reports of Pneumonia with FOSCARNET
2.7%
of all FOSCARNET reports
31
Deaths
20
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From FOSCARNET?

Of the 55 reports, 31 (56.4%) resulted in death, 20 (36.4%) required hospitalization, and 4 (7.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which FOSCARNET Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia Reports All Drugs Causing Pneumonia FOSCARNET Demographics