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Does SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 19 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 19 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for SULFAMETHOXAZOLE.

19
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
0.5%
of all SULFAMETHOXAZOLE reports
11
Deaths
19
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From SULFAMETHOXAZOLE?

Of the 19 reports, 11 (57.9%) resulted in death, 19 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 19 (100.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFAMETHOXAZOLE. However, 19 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which SULFAMETHOXAZOLE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

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

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