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Does RIFAMPIN Cause Hepatic encephalopathy? 101 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 101 reports of Hepatic encephalopathy have been filed in association with RIFAMPIN (Rifampin). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for RIFAMPIN.

101
Reports of Hepatic encephalopathy with RIFAMPIN
0.8%
of all RIFAMPIN reports
48
Deaths
76
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatic encephalopathy From RIFAMPIN?

Of the 101 reports, 48 (47.5%) resulted in death, 76 (75.2%) required hospitalization, and 20 (19.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatic encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RIFAMPIN. However, 101 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does RIFAMPIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,238) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (1,049) Drug interaction (735) Pyrexia (735) Acute kidney injury (684) Drug-induced liver injury (684) Off label use (640) Condition aggravated (597) Nausea (572) Paradoxical drug reaction (570)

What Other Drugs Cause Hepatic encephalopathy?

ACETAMINOPHEN (562) RIBAVIRIN (512) LENVATINIB (502) RIFAXIMIN (462) SOFOSBUVIR (360) BEVACIZUMAB (210) LEDIPASVIR\SOFOSBUVIR (180) ATEZOLIZUMAB (178) SORAFENIB (169) DACLATASVIR (165)

Which RIFAMPIN Alternatives Have Lower Hepatic encephalopathy Risk?

RIFAMPIN vs RIFAMYCIN RIFAMPIN vs RIFAPENTINE RIFAMPIN vs RIFAXIMIN RIFAMPIN vs RILMENIDINE RIFAMPIN vs RILONACEPT

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RIFAMPIN Full Profile All Hepatic encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Hepatic encephalopathy RIFAMPIN Demographics