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Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause Hepatitis? 24 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 24 reports of Hepatitis have been filed in association with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for SULFAMETHOXAZOLE.

24
Reports of Hepatitis with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
0.6%
of all SULFAMETHOXAZOLE reports
21
Deaths
22
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatitis From SULFAMETHOXAZOLE?

Of the 24 reports, 21 (87.5%) resulted in death, 22 (91.7%) required hospitalization, and 22 (91.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hepatitis 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 Hepatitis?

METHOTREXATE (1,835) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,450) TOCILIZUMAB (1,184) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,133) ADALIMUMAB (1,096) RITUXIMAB (1,017) ETANERCEPT (1,013) LEFLUNOMIDE (997) PEMBROLIZUMAB (935) NIVOLUMAB (930)

Which SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatitis Risk?

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

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