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Does GANCICLOVIR Cause Cataract? 10 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Cataract have been filed in association with GANCICLOVIR (Ganciclovir). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for GANCICLOVIR.

10
Reports of Cataract with GANCICLOVIR
0.2%
of all GANCICLOVIR reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cataract From GANCICLOVIR?

Of the 10 reports, 2 (20.0%) required hospitalization.

Is Cataract Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does GANCICLOVIR Cause?

Off label use (1,104) Drug ineffective (924) Cytomegalovirus infection (668) Drug resistance (594) Pancytopenia (403) Product use in unapproved indication (400) Neutropenia (396) Cytomegalovirus infection reactivation (301) Cytomegalovirus viraemia (294) Product use issue (279)

What Other Drugs Cause Cataract?

ADALIMUMAB (3,157) METHOTREXATE (1,785) INSULIN LISPRO (1,676) LENALIDOMIDE (1,658) ETANERCEPT (1,451) PREDNISONE (1,365) RITUXIMAB (1,332) INSULIN GLARGINE (1,313) ABATACEPT (1,065) TOFACITINIB (1,050)

Which GANCICLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Cataract Risk?

GANCICLOVIR vs GANIRELIX GANCICLOVIR vs GATIFLOXACIN GANCICLOVIR vs GEFITINIB GANCICLOVIR vs GELATIN GANCICLOVIR vs GEMCITABINE

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