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Does PEMETREXED Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 74 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 74 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with PEMETREXED (Pemetrexed). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for PEMETREXED.

74
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with PEMETREXED
0.3%
of all PEMETREXED reports
20
Deaths
63
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From PEMETREXED?

Of the 74 reports, 20 (27.0%) resulted in death, 63 (85.1%) required hospitalization, and 16 (21.6%) 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 PEMETREXED.

What Other Side Effects Does PEMETREXED Cause?

Malignant neoplasm progression (2,149) Off label use (1,663) Anaemia (1,430) Pancytopenia (1,236) Neutropenia (1,200) Nausea (1,195) Diarrhoea (1,165) Acute kidney injury (1,105) Thrombocytopenia (1,059) Disease progression (969)

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 PEMETREXED Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

PEMETREXED vs PEMIGATINIB PEMETREXED vs PENICILLAMINE PEMETREXED vs PENICILLIN PEMETREXED vs PENICILLIN G PEMETREXED vs PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE

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