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Does RIBAVIRIN Cause Pneumothorax? 15 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 15 reports of Pneumothorax have been filed in association with RIBAVIRIN (Ribavirin). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for RIBAVIRIN.

15
Reports of Pneumothorax with RIBAVIRIN
0.0%
of all RIBAVIRIN reports
2
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumothorax From RIBAVIRIN?

Of the 15 reports, 2 (13.3%) resulted in death, 12 (80.0%) required hospitalization, and 2 (13.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumothorax Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RIBAVIRIN. However, 15 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 Pneumothorax?

ADALIMUMAB (530) METHOTREXATE (380) NINTEDANIB (310) BEVACIZUMAB (293) PREDNISONE (283) ALBUTEROL (278) PACLITAXEL (267) PEMBROLIZUMAB (258) NIVOLUMAB (254) CARBOPLATIN (234)

Which RIBAVIRIN Alternatives Have Lower Pneumothorax Risk?

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

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RIBAVIRIN Full Profile All Pneumothorax Reports All Drugs Causing Pneumothorax RIBAVIRIN Demographics