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Does METFORMIN Cause Infection? 343 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 343 reports of Infection have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

343
Reports of Infection with METFORMIN
0.4%
of all METFORMIN reports
70
Deaths
198
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From METFORMIN?

Of the 343 reports, 70 (20.4%) resulted in death, 198 (57.7%) required hospitalization, and 55 (16.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN.

What Other Side Effects Does METFORMIN Cause?

Lactic acidosis (16,316) Acute kidney injury (11,361) Diarrhoea (7,679) Toxicity to various agents (5,669) Metabolic acidosis (5,236) Hypoglycaemia (5,047) Drug ineffective (4,991) Nausea (4,915) Vomiting (4,624) Blood glucose increased (4,038)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\PIOGLITAZONE METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\ROSIGLITAZONE METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\SAXAGLIPTIN METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\SITAGLIPTIN METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\VILDAGLIPTIN

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