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Does ZIDOVUDINE Cause Pruritus? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with ZIDOVUDINE (RETROVIR). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for ZIDOVUDINE.

16
Reports of Pruritus with ZIDOVUDINE
0.2%
of all ZIDOVUDINE reports
1
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From ZIDOVUDINE?

Of the 16 reports, 1 (6.3%) resulted in death, 7 (43.8%) required hospitalization.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does ZIDOVUDINE Cause?

Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,816) Virologic failure (741) Exposure during pregnancy (575) Drug resistance (568) Pathogen resistance (552) Viral mutation identified (531) Treatment failure (409) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (395) Anaemia (380) Premature baby (367)

What Other Drugs Cause Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which ZIDOVUDINE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

ZIDOVUDINE vs ZILEUTON ZIDOVUDINE vs ZILUCOPLAN ZIDOVUDINE vs ZIMBERELIMAB ZIDOVUDINE vs ZINC ZIDOVUDINE vs ZINC\ZINC

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