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Does RIFABUTIN Cause Mycobacterium avium complex infection? 76 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 76 reports of Mycobacterium avium complex infection have been filed in association with RIFABUTIN (Rifabutin). This represents 4.8% of all adverse event reports for RIFABUTIN.

76
Reports of Mycobacterium avium complex infection with RIFABUTIN
4.8%
of all RIFABUTIN reports
11
Deaths
38
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Mycobacterium avium complex infection From RIFABUTIN?

Of the 76 reports, 11 (14.5%) resulted in death, 38 (50.0%) required hospitalization, and 4 (5.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Mycobacterium avium complex infection Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RIFABUTIN. However, 76 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does RIFABUTIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (171) Off label use (127) Drug resistance (123) Drug interaction (99) Drug intolerance (97) Pyrexia (95) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (81) Nausea (77) Neutropenia (77) Treatment failure (64)

What Other Drugs Cause Mycobacterium avium complex infection?

PREDNISONE (300) AMIKACIN (274) ETHAMBUTOL (228) TACROLIMUS (164) RIFAMPIN (152) AZITHROMYCIN (143) METHOTREXATE (127) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (124) ALBUTEROL (121) TIOTROPIUM (117)

Which RIFABUTIN Alternatives Have Lower Mycobacterium avium complex infection Risk?

RIFABUTIN vs RIFAMPICIN RIFABUTIN vs RIFAMPIN RIFABUTIN vs RIFAMYCIN RIFABUTIN vs RIFAPENTINE RIFABUTIN vs RIFAXIMIN

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