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Does RIFAMPIN Cause Pneumonia? 118 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 118 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with RIFAMPIN (Rifampin). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for RIFAMPIN.

118
Reports of Pneumonia with RIFAMPIN
0.9%
of all RIFAMPIN reports
46
Deaths
67
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From RIFAMPIN?

Of the 118 reports, 46 (39.0%) resulted in death, 67 (56.8%) required hospitalization, and 32 (27.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which RIFAMPIN Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia Risk?

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

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RIFAMPIN Full Profile All Pneumonia Reports All Drugs Causing Pneumonia RIFAMPIN Demographics