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Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause Agranulocytosis? 7 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 7 reports of Agranulocytosis have been filed in association with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for SULFAMETHOXAZOLE.

7
Reports of Agranulocytosis with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
0.2%
of all SULFAMETHOXAZOLE reports
3
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Agranulocytosis From SULFAMETHOXAZOLE?

Of the 7 reports, 3 (42.9%) resulted in death, 5 (71.4%) required hospitalization.

Is Agranulocytosis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause?

Rash (2,137) Fatigue (2,096) Pyrexia (2,046) Swelling (2,024) Infection (2,018) Joint swelling (2,017) Hypersensitivity (2,000) Dyspnoea (1,984) Folliculitis (1,975) Impaired healing (1,974)

What Other Drugs Cause Agranulocytosis?

CLOZAPINE (1,766) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,242) RITUXIMAB (1,154) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (797) PANTOPRAZOLE (599) METHOTREXATE (550) SODIUM (549) EPIRUBICIN (491) METAMIZOLE (438) DOCETAXEL (436)

Which SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Agranulocytosis Risk?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFANILAMIDE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFASALAZINE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFATHIAZOLE SULFAMETHOXAZOLE vs SULFISOMIDINE

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