Cephalexin

Common brands: Pain Relief, Goodnow Pain Relief, Lasix, Prednisone, Prednisone Delayed Release

Top reporter: Amella Pharma, Llc

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]
21,105
Total Reports
9,152
Serious Reports
1,769
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.38%)

Patient Demographics

Male
7,078
Female
12,751

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Cephalexin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 2,157
7.4%
2 RENAL FAILURE 1,558
5.3%
3 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,544
5.3%
4 PAIN 1,383
4.7%
5 DIARRHOEA 1,382
4.7%
6 FATIGUE 1,267
4.3%
7 NAUSEA 1,260
4.3%
8 DYSPNOEA 1,191
4.1%
9 ANXIETY 1,143
3.9%
10 RASH 1,129
3.9%
11 HEADACHE 1,121
3.8%
12 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,021
3.5%
13 OFF LABEL USE 894
3.1%
14 VOMITING 853
2.9%
15 DIZZINESS 848
2.9%
16 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 825
2.8%
17 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 803
2.7%
18 ARTHRALGIA 800
2.7%
19 FALL 768
2.6%
20 PRURITUS 750
2.6%
21 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 744
2.5%
22 END STAGE RENAL DISEASE 707
2.4%
23 DEPRESSION 697
2.4%
24 DEATH 695
2.4%
25 MALAISE 645
2.2%
26 ASTHENIA 639
2.2%
27 PNEUMONIA 632
2.2%
28 COUGH 626
2.1%
29 PYREXIA 587
2.0%
30 HYPERSENSITIVITY 564
1.9%

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.