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Does GEMCITABINE Cause Hyperammonaemia? 28 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 28 reports of Hyperammonaemia have been filed in association with GEMCITABINE (Gemcitabine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for GEMCITABINE.

28
Reports of Hyperammonaemia with GEMCITABINE
0.1%
of all GEMCITABINE reports
1
Deaths
24
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperammonaemia From GEMCITABINE?

Of the 28 reports, 1 (3.6%) resulted in death, 24 (85.7%) required hospitalization, and 13 (46.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperammonaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEMCITABINE. However, 28 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does GEMCITABINE Cause?

Off label use (3,319) Disease progression (3,123) Thrombocytopenia (2,320) Drug ineffective (2,003) Malignant neoplasm progression (1,962) Neutropenia (1,892) Anaemia (1,745) Pyrexia (1,511) Nausea (1,336) Myelosuppression (1,197)

What Other Drugs Cause Hyperammonaemia?

VALPROIC ACID (581) VALPROATE (328) FLUOROURACIL (263) DIVALPROEX (256) LEVETIRACETAM (192) TACROLIMUS (181) ACETAMINOPHEN (177) OXALIPLATIN (160) TOPIRAMATE (156) GLYCEROL PHENYLBUTYRATE (147)

Which GEMCITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Hyperammonaemia Risk?

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