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Does VANCOMYCIN Cause Ototoxicity? 87 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 87 reports of Ototoxicity have been filed in association with VANCOMYCIN (Vancomycin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for VANCOMYCIN.

87
Reports of Ototoxicity with VANCOMYCIN
0.3%
of all VANCOMYCIN reports
0
Deaths
35
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ototoxicity From VANCOMYCIN?

Of the 87 reports, 35 (40.2%) required hospitalization, and 7 (8.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ototoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ototoxicity 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 Ototoxicity?

CISPLATIN (273) CARBOPLATIN (208) VINCRISTINE (194) AMIKACIN (158) ETOPOSIDE (121) GENTAMICIN (108) CYCLOSPORINE (105) LINEZOLID (82) TOBRAMYCIN (78) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (76)

Which VANCOMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Ototoxicity 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 Ototoxicity Reports All Drugs Causing Ototoxicity VANCOMYCIN Demographics