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Cefamandole Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of cefamandole include suicide attempt, intentional overdose, and pyrexia, based on 364 FDA adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025.

Cefamandole side effects

Percentages show how often each reaction appears relative to total reports for cefamandole.

1
Suicide Attempt11.0%40
2
Intentional Overdose9.9%36
3
Pyrexia4.1%15
4
Dyspnoea3.8%14
5
Somnolence3.3%12
6
Erythema3.0%11
7
Fatigue3.0%11
8
Pruritus3.0%11
9
Hypotension3.0%11
10
Anaemia3.0%11
11
Hypotension2.7%10
12
Urticaria2.7%10
13
No Adverse Event2.7%10
14
Chest Pain2.5%9
15
Haematoma2.5%9

These are voluntary reports and do not establish that cefamandole caused these reactions.

Report severity

98.4%Serious358 reports
50.8%Hospitalizations185 reports
9.1%Fatal33 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Cefamandole drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside cefamandole. Drugs flagged as a suspected cause appear in the first column. Drugs taken at the same time but not suspected appear in the second.

Also suspected

1
Propofol10.4%38
2
Sufentanil-citrate8.0%29
3
Rivaroxaban5.2%19
4
Acetaminophen5.2%19
5
Pregabalin4.4%16
6
Cisatracurium-besylate4.1%15
7
Tramadol-hydrochloride4.1%15
8
Ibuprofen4.1%15
9
Pantoprazole-sodium3.8%14
10
Enoxaparin-sodium3.6%13
11
Quetiapine-fumarate3.0%11
12
Ticagrelor3.0%11
13
Ketoprofen2.7%10
14
Sevoflurane2.7%10
15
Diclofenac2.7%10

Taken alongside

1
Acetaminophen7.7%28
2
Pantoprazole-sodium6.6%24
3
Aspirin6.3%23
4
Furosemide4.9%18
5
Amlodipine4.4%16
6
Prednisone4.1%15
7
Tramadol-hydrochloride4.1%15
8
Methylprednisolone4.1%15
9
Sodium-chloride4.1%15
10
Atorvastatin-calcium4.1%15
11
Potassium-chloride3.8%14
12
Allopurinol3.6%13
13
Esomeprazole3.3%12
14
Methotrexate3.3%12
15
Insulin3.3%12

Co-occurrence in adverse event reports does not establish a drug interaction. Patients often take multiple medications, and these lists reflect prescribing patterns rather than causal relationships. Consult a healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.

Who reports cefamandole side effects

52.7% of cefamandole adverse event reports involve female patients and 42.3% involve male patients. The largest age group is adult at 52%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female52.7%
Male42.3%
Unknown4.9%

Age group

< 20.7%
2–111.0%
12–177.3%
18–6452.3%
65+38.7%

What is cefamandole used for

Conditions and purposes for which patients were taking cefamandole when the adverse event was reported.

Abdominal PainAcute Myocardial InfarctionAdverse Drug ReactionAnaesthesiaAnalgesic TherapyAngina PectorisAnkylosing SpondylitisAnti-infective TherapyAntibiotic ProphylaxisAntibiotic TherapyAnticoagulant TherapyArthralgiaAngina PectorisAnti-infective TherapyAntibiotic Prophylaxis

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Cefamandole brand names and reporting trend

Cefamandole is sold under the brand name Mandol.

Brand names

Mandol200

Quarterly reports (20042025)

20042010201520202025

An upward trend reflects increased FAERS reporting overall, not necessarily increased risk.

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