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Does PACLITAXEL Cause Ataxia? 65 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 65 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with PACLITAXEL (PACLITAXEL PACLITAXEL). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for PACLITAXEL.

65
Reports of Ataxia with PACLITAXEL
0.1%
of all PACLITAXEL reports
1
Deaths
42
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From PACLITAXEL?

Of the 65 reports, 1 (1.5%) resulted in death, 42 (64.6%) required hospitalization, and 2 (3.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does PACLITAXEL Cause?

Neutropenia (4,553) Nausea (4,521) Dyspnoea (4,519) Diarrhoea (4,289) Off label use (4,075) Anaemia (3,949) Neuropathy peripheral (3,508) Malignant neoplasm progression (3,484) Fatigue (3,418) Death (3,143)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which PACLITAXEL Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

PACLITAXEL vs PACRITINIB PACLITAXEL vs PALBOCICLIB PACLITAXEL vs PALIPERIDONE PACLITAXEL vs PALIVIZUMAB PACLITAXEL vs PALONOSETRON

Related Pages

PACLITAXEL Full Profile All Ataxia Reports All Drugs Causing Ataxia PACLITAXEL Demographics