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Does RIBAVIRIN Cause Thrombocytopenia? 953 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 953 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with RIBAVIRIN (Ribavirin). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for RIBAVIRIN.

953
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with RIBAVIRIN
2.2%
of all RIBAVIRIN reports
101
Deaths
300
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From RIBAVIRIN?

Of the 953 reports, 101 (10.6%) resulted in death, 300 (31.5%) required hospitalization, and 40 (4.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Thrombocytopenia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for RIBAVIRIN.

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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which RIBAVIRIN Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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

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