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Does PACLITAXEL Cause Encephalopathy? 136 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 136 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with PACLITAXEL (PACLITAXEL PACLITAXEL). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PACLITAXEL.

136
Reports of Encephalopathy with PACLITAXEL
0.2%
of all PACLITAXEL reports
45
Deaths
101
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From PACLITAXEL?

Of the 136 reports, 45 (33.1%) resulted in death, 101 (74.3%) required hospitalization, and 31 (22.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Encephalopathy 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 Encephalopathy?

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

Which PACLITAXEL Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

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

Related Pages

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