APREPITANT and HYPERSENSITIVITY

1,133 reports of this reaction

1.5% of all APREPITANT reports

#10 most reported adverse reaction

Overview

HYPERSENSITIVITY is the #10 most commonly reported adverse reaction for APREPITANT, manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. There are 1,133 FDA adverse event reports linking APREPITANT to HYPERSENSITIVITY. This represents approximately 1.5% of all 73,587 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking APREPITANT who experience hypersensitivity should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

HYPERSENSITIVITY1,133 of 73,587 reports

HYPERSENSITIVITY is a less commonly reported adverse event for APREPITANT, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of APREPITANT

In addition to hypersensitivity, the following adverse reactions have been reported for APREPITANT:

NAUSEA — 2,147 reports
FATIGUE — 1,769 reports
PYREXIA — 1,589 reports
DIARRHOEA — 1,542 reports
DYSPNOEA — 1,508 reports
VOMITING — 1,474 reports
OFF LABEL USE — 1,340 reports
ALOPECIA — 1,274 reports
RASH — 1,210 reports
FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA — 1,045 reports

Other Drugs Associated with HYPERSENSITIVITY

The following drugs have also been linked to hypersensitivity in FDA adverse event reports:

ABACAVIR SULFATE ABATACEPT ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE, PYRILAMINE MALEATE ACETAMINOPHEN, IBUPROFEN ADAPALENE ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE .ALPHA. TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL , ASCORBIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID, NIACIN, PYRIDOXINE, RIBOFLAVIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A AND VITAMIN D ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TRICHLOROHYDREX GLY ARNICA MONTANA AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, AND OCTOCRYLENE AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, AND OXYBENZONE AVOBENZONE, OCTISALATE, AND OCTOCRYLENE BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE BENRALIZUMAB BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

Does APREPITANT cause HYPERSENSITIVITY?

HYPERSENSITIVITY has been reported as an adverse event in 1,133 FDA reports for APREPITANT. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is HYPERSENSITIVITY with APREPITANT?

HYPERSENSITIVITY accounts for approximately 1.5% of all adverse event reports for APREPITANT, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience HYPERSENSITIVITY while taking APREPITANT?

If you experience hypersensitivity while taking APREPITANT, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is based on FDA adverse event reports and is for informational purposes only. Reports do not prove causation. Always consult your healthcare provider.