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Does PROMETHAZINE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 14 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 14 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with PROMETHAZINE (Promethazine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PROMETHAZINE.

14
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with PROMETHAZINE
0.2%
of all PROMETHAZINE reports
13
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From PROMETHAZINE?

Of the 14 reports, 13 (92.9%) resulted in death, 5 (35.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (7.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PROMETHAZINE. However, 14 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PROMETHAZINE Cause?

Intentional overdose (3,193) Intentional self-injury (2,869) Toxicity to various agents (742) Tachycardia (653) Drug hypersensitivity (627) Fatigue (617) Depressed level of consciousness (522) Somnolence (510) Drug abuse (359) Akathisia (343)

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 PROMETHAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

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