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Does METRONIDAZOLE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 29 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with METRONIDAZOLE (metronidazole). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for METRONIDAZOLE.

29
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with METRONIDAZOLE
0.1%
of all METRONIDAZOLE reports
3
Deaths
22
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From METRONIDAZOLE?

Of the 29 reports, 3 (10.3%) resulted in death, 22 (75.9%) required hospitalization, and 9 (31.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does METRONIDAZOLE Cause?

Drug ineffective (3,336) Nausea (1,944) Off label use (1,507) Headache (1,167) Vomiting (1,160) Abdominal pain (1,076) Pyrexia (1,048) Diarrhoea (1,041) Drug hypersensitivity (994) Dizziness (900)

What Other Drugs Cause Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) PREDNISONE (707) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613)

Which METRONIDAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

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