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Does IRINOTECAN Cause Hypoxia? 77 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 77 reports of Hypoxia have been filed in association with IRINOTECAN (Irinotecan Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for IRINOTECAN.

77
Reports of Hypoxia with IRINOTECAN
0.3%
of all IRINOTECAN reports
27
Deaths
39
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypoxia From IRINOTECAN?

Of the 77 reports, 27 (35.1%) resulted in death, 39 (50.6%) required hospitalization, and 28 (36.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypoxia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IRINOTECAN. However, 77 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 Hypoxia?

TREPROSTINIL (1,322) PREDNISONE (898) MACITENTAN (845) ALBUTEROL (763) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (749) PACLITAXEL (684) DEXAMETHASONE (628) AMBRISENTAN (613) TIOTROPIUM (582) ACETAMINOPHEN (545)

Which IRINOTECAN Alternatives Have Lower Hypoxia Ris