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Does RIBAVIRIN Cause Photosensitivity reaction? 147 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 147 reports of Photosensitivity reaction have been filed in association with RIBAVIRIN (Ribavirin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for RIBAVIRIN.

147
Reports of Photosensitivity reaction with RIBAVIRIN
0.3%
of all RIBAVIRIN reports
6
Deaths
14
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Photosensitivity reaction From RIBAVIRIN?

Of the 147 reports, 6 (4.1%) resulted in death, 14 (9.5%) required hospitalization.

Is Photosensitivity reaction Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RIBAVIRIN. However, 147 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does RIBAVIRIN Cause?

Fatigue (5,565) Anaemia (5,130) Nausea (4,434) Headache (3,497) Rash (2,686) Insomnia (2,653) Pruritus (2,490) Pyrexia (2,487) Drug ineffective (2,364) Vomiting (2,280)

What Other Drugs Cause Photosensitivity reaction?

PIRFENIDONE (686) ADALIMUMAB (653) METHOTREXATE (514) DUPILUMAB (440) VORICONAZOLE (413) ETANERCEPT (386) NIRAPARIB (365) VEMURAFENIB (321) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (271) CIPROFLOXACIN (269)

Which RIBAVIRIN Alternatives Have Lower Photosensitivity reaction Risk?

RIBAVIRIN vs RIBOCICLIB RIBAVIRIN vs RIBOFLAVIN RIBAVIRIN vs RIBOFLAVIN 5'-PHOSPHATE RIBAVIRIN vs RIBOFLAVIN 5^-PHOSPHATE RIBAVIRIN vs RIFABUTIN

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