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Does VANCOMYCIN Cause Colitis? 104 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 104 reports of Colitis have been filed in association with VANCOMYCIN (Vancomycin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for VANCOMYCIN.

104
Reports of Colitis with VANCOMYCIN
0.3%
of all VANCOMYCIN reports
21
Deaths
79
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Colitis From VANCOMYCIN?

Of the 104 reports, 21 (20.2%) resulted in death, 79 (76.0%) required hospitalization, and 21 (20.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Colitis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does VANCOMYCIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (4,938) Acute kidney injury (4,018) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (2,509) Off label use (2,070) Drug hypersensitivity (2,046) Pyrexia (1,596) Rash (1,461) Condition aggravated (1,189) Pruritus (958) Septic shock (766)

What Other Drugs Cause Colitis?

ADALIMUMAB (3,043) NIVOLUMAB (2,123) IPILIMUMAB (1,988) PEMBROLIZUMAB (1,638) INFLIXIMAB (1,254) METHOTREXATE (1,166) PREDNISONE (1,100) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,077) CARBOPLATIN (993) MESALAMINE (839)

Which VANCOMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Colitis Risk?

VANCOMYCIN vs VANDETANIB VANCOMYCIN vs VARDENAFIL VANCOMYCIN vs VARENICLINE VANCOMYCIN vs VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS STRAIN OKA/MERCK LIVE ANTIGEN VANCOMYCIN vs VASOPRESSIN

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VANCOMYCIN Full Profile All Colitis Reports All Drugs Causing Colitis VANCOMYCIN Demographics