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VIDARABINE: 35 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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35
Total FAERS Reports
7 (20.0%)
Deaths Reported
25
Hospitalizations
35
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
14
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities
Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
FDA Approved
Discontinued
Status

FDA Application: 050486 ·

First Report: 20130808 · Latest Report: 20220507

What Are the Most Common VIDARABINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Toxic encephalopathy
6 reports (17.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Herpes zoster
5 reports (14.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Altered state of consciousness
4 reports (11.4%)

All VIDARABINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Toxic encephalopathy 6 17.1% 0 6
Herpes zoster 5 14.3% 1 5

Who Reports VIDARABINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 64.3% female, 35.7% male. Average age: 55.4 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →

Is VIDARABINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2013 3 1 3
2014 2 1 2
2015 1 0 1
2016 1 1 0
2017 4 1 3
2019 1 0 1
2020 1 0 0
2022 1 0 1

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What Is VIDARABINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Herpes zoster 8
Acute lymphocytic leukaemia recurrent 5

Official FDA Label for VIDARABINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.