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Does IRINOTECAN Cause Hypoglycaemia? 38 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 38 reports of Hypoglycaemia have been filed in association with IRINOTECAN (Irinotecan Hydrochloride). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for IRINOTECAN.

38
Reports of Hypoglycaemia with IRINOTECAN
0.1%
of all IRINOTECAN reports
10
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypoglycaemia From IRINOTECAN?

Of the 38 reports, 10 (26.3%) resulted in death, 25 (65.8%) required hospitalization, and 14 (36.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypoglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IRINOTECAN. However, 38 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does IRINOTECAN Cause?

Diarrhoea (4,157) Neutropenia (2,533) Nausea (2,374) Disease progression (2,018) Off label use (2,018) Vomiting (1,944) Fatigue (1,515) Febrile neutropenia (1,357) Anaemia (1,231) Thrombocytopenia (1,214)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypoglycaemia?

METFORMIN (5,047) INSULIN GLARGINE (4,212) INSULIN LISPRO (2,141) INSULIN ASPART (1,647) GLIMEPIRIDE (1,403) INSULIN HUMAN (1,350) INSULIN DEGLUDEC (762) GLICLAZIDE (756) ACETAMINOPHEN (684) SITAGLIPTIN (674)

Which IRINOTECAN Alternatives Have Lower Hypoglycaemia Risk?

IRINOTECAN vs IRON IRINOTECAN vs IRON DEXTRAN IRINOTECAN vs IRON ISOMALTOSIDE 1000 IRINOTECAN vs IRON POLYMALTOSE IRINOTECAN vs IRON SUCROSE

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IRINOTECAN Full Profile All Hypoglycaemia Reports All Drugs Causing Hypoglycaemia IRINOTECAN Demographics