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Does GANCICLOVIR Cause Infection? 80 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 80 reports of Infection have been filed in association with GANCICLOVIR (Ganciclovir). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for GANCICLOVIR.

80
Reports of Infection with GANCICLOVIR
1.6%
of all GANCICLOVIR reports
44
Deaths
42
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From GANCICLOVIR?

Of the 80 reports, 44 (55.0%) resulted in death, 42 (52.5%) required hospitalization, and 13 (16.3%) 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 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 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 GANCICLOVIR Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

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

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