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Does MEFENAMIC ACID Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 13 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 13 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with MEFENAMIC ACID (Mefenamic Acid). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for MEFENAMIC ACID.

13
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with MEFENAMIC ACID
1.7%
of all MEFENAMIC ACID reports
3
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From MEFENAMIC ACID?

Of the 13 reports, 3 (23.1%) resulted in death, 5 (38.5%) required hospitalization, and 2 (15.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stevens-johnson syndrome is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for MEFENAMIC ACID.

What Other Side Effects Does MEFENAMIC ACID Cause?

Drug ineffective (161) Nausea (99) Headache (75) Fatigue (68) Pain (66) Off label use (64) Hypotension (63) Drug hypersensitivity (59) Dizziness (56) Stress (56)

What Other Drugs Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome?

LAMOTRIGINE (1,384) ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) ACETAMINOPHEN (649) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313)

Which MEFENAMIC ACID Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

MEFENAMIC ACID vs MEFLOQUINE MEFENAMIC ACID vs MEGESTROL MEFENAMIC ACID vs MEGLUMINE MEFENAMIC ACID vs MELATONIN MEFENAMIC ACID vs MELOXICAM

Related Pages

MEFENAMIC ACID Full Profile All Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome MEFENAMIC ACID Demographics