Amikacin

Common brands: Arikayce, Zyvox, Meropenem, Linezolid, Vancomycin

Top reporter: Insmed Incorporated

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Penem Antibacterial [EPC]Oxazolidinone Antibacterial [EPC]Glycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]
16,597
Total Reports
9,906
Serious Reports
3,322
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (20.02%)

Patient Demographics

Male
6,931
Female
8,262

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Amikacin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 1,967
8.4%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,719
7.3%
3 COUGH 1,666
7.1%
4 DYSPNOEA 1,588
6.8%
5 HOSPITALISATION 1,377
5.9%
6 THERAPY INTERRUPTED 1,377
5.9%
7 DEATH 1,119
4.8%
8 DYSPHONIA 1,008
4.3%
9 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 752
3.2%
10 NAUSEA 741
3.2%
11 FATIGUE 729
3.1%
12 PNEUMONIA 660
2.8%
13 DIARRHOEA 656
2.8%
14 PYREXIA 638
2.7%
15 PRODUCTIVE COUGH 610
2.6%
16 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 591
2.5%
17 DRUG RESISTANCE 558
2.4%
18 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 531
2.3%
19 APHONIA 500
2.1%
20 VOMITING 478
2.0%
21 ASTHENIA 463
2.0%
22 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 462
2.0%
23 HAEMOPTYSIS 461
2.0%
24 MALAISE 446
1.9%
25 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 429
1.8%
26 WEIGHT DECREASED 414
1.8%
27 DRUG INTOLERANCE 411
1.8%
28 SEPTIC SHOCK 411
1.8%
29 MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM COMPLEX INFECTION 360
1.5%
30 DEAFNESS 347
1.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.