Acanthamoeba keratitis: Which Medications Cause It? (30 Reports Across 5 Drugs)
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Acanthamoeba keratitis has been reported as an adverse event with 5 different drugs in the FDA's FAERS database, with 30 total reports. The drugs most commonly associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis are VORICONAZOLE, DEXAMETHASONE, and POLIHEXANIDE.
30
Total Reports
5
Drugs Involved
0
Deaths
9
Hospitalizations
49.8 yrs
Average Patient Age
50.0% / 50.0%
Female / Male
Which Drugs Cause Acanthamoeba keratitis Most Often?
| Drug | Reports | % of Drug Reports | Deaths | Hosp. | Life-Threat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VORICONAZOLE | 10 | 0.1% | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DEXAMETHASONE | 9 | 0.0% | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| POLIHEXANIDE | 8 | 12.1% | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| CHLORHEXIDINE | 6 | 0.1% | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| POSACONAZOLE | 6 | 0.1% | 0 | 6 | 0 |