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Does LAMIVUDINE Cause Encephalopathy? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with LAMIVUDINE (Lamivudine and Zidovudine). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for LAMIVUDINE.

26
Reports of Encephalopathy with LAMIVUDINE
0.2%
of all LAMIVUDINE reports
15
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From LAMIVUDINE?

Of the 26 reports, 15 (57.7%) resulted in death, 18 (69.2%) required hospitalization, and 3 (11.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LAMIVUDINE. However, 26 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LAMIVUDINE Cause?

Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,905) Virologic failure (1,894) Drug resistance (1,889) Pathogen resistance (1,733) Viral mutation identified (1,631) Treatment failure (933) Exposure during pregnancy (846) Drug interaction (744) Drug ineffective (726) Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (625)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which LAMIVUDINE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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