Drug
Dacarbazine
Important: Reactions below are the flagged terms from this drug’s
FAERS report history (min. 3 co-reports per term) — PRR/ROR indicate
disproportionality in spontaneous reporting, not causation.
Data from FDA FAERS via openFDA. Last recalculated: 2026-09-14.
| Reaction | Co-reports (a) | PRR | ROR | Signal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acute Myeloid Leukaemia | 188 | 34.6 | 35.4 | signal |
| 2 | Febrile Neutropenia | 643 | 27.7 | 30.3 | signal |
| 3 | Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia | 86 | 24.5 | 24.8 | signal |
| 4 | Haematotoxicity | 55 | 16.9 | 17.0 | signal |
| 5 | Myelodysplastic Syndrome | 85 | 16.7 | 16.9 | signal |
| 6 | Cytopenia | 61 | 14.5 | 14.6 | signal |
| 7 | Therapy Partial Responder | 71 | 13.4 | 13.5 | signal |
| 8 | Mucosal Inflammation | 105 | 11.4 | 11.6 | signal |
| 9 | Candida Infection | 65 | 11.1 | 11.2 | signal |
| 10 | Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome | 36 | 10.7 | 10.8 | signal |
| 11 | Pneumonitis | 102 | 10.7 | 10.8 | signal |
| 12 | Neutropenia | 504 | 10.6 | 11.3 | signal |
| 13 | Polyneuropathy | 43 | 10.3 | 10.3 | signal |
| 14 | Ileus | 44 | 10.1 | 10.2 | signal |
| 15 | Neutrophil Count Decreased | 132 | 9.2 | 9.4 | signal |
| 16 | Neuropathy Peripheral | 300 | 9.0 | 9.3 | signal |
| 17 | Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased | 35 | 9.0 | 9.0 | signal |
| 18 | Splenomegaly | 36 | 8.7 | 8.8 | signal |
| 19 | Spinal Pain | 36 | 8.7 | 8.8 | signal |
| 20 | Ejection Fraction Decreased | 47 | 8.6 | 8.6 | signal |
| 21 | Myelosuppression | 99 | 8.3 | 8.4 | signal |
| 22 | Pulmonary Congestion | 38 | 8.1 | 8.2 | signal |
| 23 | Clostridium Difficile Colitis | 30 | 8.0 | 8.0 | signal |
| 24 | Tenderness | 29 | 7.9 | 7.9 | signal |
| 25 | Pulmonary Fibrosis | 53 | 7.9 | 7.9 | signal |
| 26 | Lymphopenia | 39 | 7.9 | 7.9 | signal |
| 27 | Muscle Spasticity | 34 | 7.8 | 7.8 | signal |
| 28 | Interstitial Lung Disease | 130 | 7.6 | 7.7 | signal |
| 29 | Leukopenia | 134 | 7.6 | 7.7 | signal |
| 30 | Disease Progression | 313 | 7.5 | 7.8 | signal |
| 31 | Hypothyroidism | 82 | 7.3 | 7.4 | signal |
| 32 | Hypokinesia | 35 | 6.8 | 6.9 | signal |
| 33 | Bacteraemia | 28 | 6.7 | 6.8 | signal |
| 34 | Pancytopenia | 132 | 6.7 | 6.8 | signal |
| 35 | Cardiomyopathy | 35 | 6.7 | 6.7 | signal |
| 36 | Neoplasm Progression | 83 | 6.7 | 6.8 | signal |
| 37 | Metastases To Lung | 27 | 6.6 | 6.7 | signal |
| 38 | Premature Baby | 68 | 6.4 | 6.4 | signal |
| 39 | Intestinal Perforation | 25 | 6.3 | 6.3 | signal |
| 40 | Colitis | 83 | 6.2 | 6.3 | signal |
| 41 | Obesity | 35 | 6.2 | 6.2 | signal |
| 42 | Hepatotoxicity | 48 | 6.1 | 6.2 | signal |
| 43 | Hepatic Steatosis | 40 | 6.1 | 6.1 | signal |
| 44 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 38 | 6.1 | 6.1 | signal |
| 45 | Pneumothorax | 34 | 6.1 | 6.1 | signal |
| 46 | Malignant Neoplasm Progression | 211 | 5.9 | 6.0 | signal |
| 47 | Lymphadenopathy | 73 | 5.8 | 5.9 | signal |
| 48 | Respiratory Failure | 146 | 5.7 | 5.8 | signal |
| 49 | Thrombocytopenia | 223 | 5.7 | 5.8 | signal |
| 50 | Septic Shock | 85 | 5.6 | 5.6 | signal |
| 51 | Neurotoxicity | 34 | 5.5 | 5.6 | signal |
| 52 | Sepsis | 212 | 5.4 | 5.5 | signal |
| 53 | Malignant Melanoma | 25 | 5.3 | 5.3 | signal |
| 54 | Brain Oedema | 23 | 5.2 | 5.2 | signal |
| 55 | Drug Toxicity | 25 | 5.1 | 5.1 | signal |
| 56 | Bone Marrow Failure | 37 | 5.1 | 5.1 | signal |
| 57 | Sleep Apnoea Syndrome | 34 | 5.0 | 5.1 | signal |
| 58 | Lung Disorder | 87 | 5.0 | 5.1 | signal |
| 59 | Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion | 17 | 4.7 | 4.7 | signal |
| 60 | Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased | 26 | 4.6 | 4.6 | signal |
| 61 | Metastases To Central Nervous System | 20 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 62 | Neutrophil Count Increased | 16 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 63 | Transaminases Increased | 33 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 64 | Sinus Tachycardia | 21 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 65 | Clostridium Difficile Infection | 32 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 66 | Blood Bilirubin Increased | 38 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 67 | Acute Hepatic Failure | 19 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 68 | Acute Myocardial Infarction | 41 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 69 | Cytomegalovirus Infection | 23 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 70 | Bone Pain | 80 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 71 | Anaemia | 254 | 3.8 | 3.9 | signal |
| 72 | Hypoxia | 46 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 73 | Agranulocytosis | 24 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 74 | Oesophagitis | 14 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 75 | Acute Respiratory Failure | 24 | 3.5 | 3.6 | signal |
| 76 | Premature Delivery | 20 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 77 | Thrombotic Microangiopathy | 12 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 78 | Hepatic Cytolysis | 15 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 79 | Platelet Count Increased | 16 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 80 | Metastases To Bone | 20 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 81 | Disease Recurrence | 58 | 3.4 | 3.5 | signal |
| 82 | Drug-induced Liver Injury | 37 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 83 | Hypotonia | 12 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 84 | Staphylococcal Infection | 39 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 85 | Tachycardia | 104 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 86 | Leukaemia | 11 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 87 | Haematoma | 30 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 88 | Exposure During Pregnancy | 71 | 3.2 | 3.3 | signal |
| 89 | White Blood Cell Count Decreased | 123 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 90 | Pericardial Effusion | 26 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 91 | Neoplasm | 13 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 92 | Pyrexia | 387 | 3.2 | 3.3 | signal |
| 93 | Device Related Infection | 17 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 94 | Viral Infection | 36 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 95 | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased | 66 | 3.0 | 3.1 | signal |
| 96 | Hyperbilirubinaemia | 11 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 97 | Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased | 56 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 98 | Bacterial Infection | 19 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 99 | Encephalopathy | 25 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 100 | Tuberculosis | 13 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 101 | Oral Candidiasis | 13 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 102 | Cholestasis | 19 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 103 | Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | 14 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 104 | Cardiogenic Shock | 14 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 105 | Product Use In Unapproved Indication | 239 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 106 | Mitral Valve Incompetence | 11 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 107 | Pleural Effusion | 59 | 2.7 | 2.8 | signal |
| 108 | Hyponatraemia | 54 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 109 | Hepatic Failure | 29 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 110 | Hepatic Function Abnormal | 35 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 111 | Infusion Site Pain | 12 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 112 | Respiratory Disorder | 28 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 113 | Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy | 75 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 114 | Inflammation | 47 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 115 | C-reactive Protein Increased | 33 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 116 | Lymphocyte Count Decreased | 16 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 117 | Deep Vein Thrombosis | 59 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 118 | Haematocrit Decreased | 18 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 119 | Gamma-glutamyltransferase Increased | 20 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 120 | Hypercalcaemia | 11 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 121 | Hypothermia | 9 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 122 | Myocarditis | 10 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 123 | Stomatitis | 53 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 124 | Electrolyte Imbalance | 10 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 125 | White Blood Cell Count Increased | 33 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 126 | Anaphylactic Reaction | 47 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 127 | Metastases To Liver | 15 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 128 | Hypocalcaemia | 16 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 129 | Infection | 121 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 130 | Adrenal Insufficiency | 10 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 131 | Hyperglycaemia | 30 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 132 | Lung Infection | 13 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 133 | Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome | 23 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 134 | General Physical Health Deterioration | 94 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 135 | Hepatomegaly | 8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 136 | Cardiac Failure | 65 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 137 | Nephropathy Toxic | 9 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 138 | Pancreatitis Acute | 18 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 139 | Intestinal Obstruction | 30 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 140 | Mass | 11 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 141 | Myocardial Ischaemia | 9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 142 | Abdominal Pain | 181 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 143 | Drug Ineffective For Unapproved Indication | 43 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 144 | Caesarean Section | 9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 145 | Appendicitis | 7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 146 | Orthostatic Hypotension | 13 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 147 | Treatment Failure | 61 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 148 | Drug Resistance | 19 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 149 | Ischaemic Stroke | 13 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 150 | Coagulopathy | 12 | 2.0 | 2.0 | signal |
| 151 | Malnutrition | 8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 152 | Hypokalaemia | 33 | 2.0 | 2.0 | signal |
| 153 | Drug Intolerance | 68 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 154 | Off Label Use | 613 | 2.0 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 155 | Hepatocellular Injury | 10 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 156 | Dehydration | 93 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 157 | Pulmonary Oedema | 31 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 158 | Toxicity To Various Agents | 116 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 159 | Multi-organ Failure | 12 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 160 | Night Sweats | 22 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 161 | Rash Maculo-papular | 15 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 162 | Haemorrhage Intracranial | 10 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 163 | Tachypnoea | 9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 164 | Liver Injury | 16 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 165 | Platelet Count Decreased | 70 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 166 | Small Intestinal Obstruction | 8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 167 | Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased | 16 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 168 | Hepatic Encephalopathy | 6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 169 | Pneumonia | 207 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 170 | Abortion Induced | 6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 171 | Osteonecrosis | 21 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 172 | Skin Infection | 7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 173 | Hyperthyroidism | 9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 174 | Abortion Spontaneous | 25 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 175 | Respiratory Distress | 17 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 176 | Liver Function Test Abnormal | 18 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 177 | Anorexia | 8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 178 | Generalised Tonic-clonic Seizure | 10 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 179 | Immunodeficiency | 9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 180 | Pulmonary Embolism | 58 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 181 | Chills | 70 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 182 | Toxic Skin Eruption | 6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 183 | Dysphagia | 56 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 184 | Speech Disorder | 31 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 185 | Tubulointerstitial Nephritis | 11 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 186 | Stevens-johnson Syndrome | 13 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 187 | Proteinuria | 11 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 188 | Blood Creatinine Increased | 38 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 189 | Diverticulitis | 16 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 190 | Hypomagnesaemia | 8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 191 | Fear | 15 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 192 | Hypophagia | 14 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 193 | Haematemesis | 14 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 194 | Pelvic Pain | 10 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 195 | Neoplasm Malignant | 36 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 196 | Hypertensive Crisis | 6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 197 | Colon Cancer | 8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 198 | Cellulitis | 27 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 199 | Nephropathy | 5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 200 | Cerebral Haemorrhage | 19 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 201 | Status Epilepticus | 6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 202 | Sinus Bradycardia | 5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 203 | Nervous System Disorder | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 204 | Cardiovascular Disorder | 13 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 205 | Cholecystitis | 6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 206 | Covid-19 Pneumonia | 6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 207 | Herpes Zoster | 29 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 208 | Ataxia | 6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 209 | Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged | 18 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 210 | Blood Test Abnormal | 7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 211 | Skin Reaction | 7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 212 | Sensory Disturbance | 8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 213 | Haemoglobin Decreased | 51 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 214 | Ventricular Tachycardia | 8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 215 | Gastrointestinal Disorder | 42 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 216 | Device Malfunction | 31 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 217 | Thyroid Disorder | 7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 218 | Lymphoma | 7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 219 | Blood Triglycerides Increased | 8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 220 | Basal Cell Carcinoma | 7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 221 | Myalgia | 76 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 222 | Lactic Acidosis | 14 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 223 | Dermatitis | 9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 224 | Abdominal Pain Lower | 11 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 225 | Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy | 38 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 226 | Palmar-plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome | 10 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 227 | Blindness Unilateral | 6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 228 | Pain In Jaw | 12 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 229 | Dialysis | 6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 230 | Loss Of Consciousness | 54 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 231 | Blindness | 17 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 232 | Fluid Overload | 6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 233 | No Therapeutic Response | 5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 234 | Dermatitis Allergic | 5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 235 | Drug Abuse | 33 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 236 | Anaphylactic Shock | 10 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 237 | Visual Acuity Reduced | 13 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 238 | Angina Pectoris | 11 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 239 | Immune System Disorder | 5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 240 | Abscess | 6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 241 | Jaundice | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 242 | Pregnancy | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 243 | Cardiac Failure Congestive | 28 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 244 | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 245 | Myoclonus | 4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 246 | Diabetic Ketoacidosis | 8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 247 | Hepatitis C | 4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 248 | Erythema Multiforme | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 249 | Drug Exposure During Pregnancy | 11 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 250 | Hair Colour Changes | 4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 251 | Erectile Dysfunction | 8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 252 | Sars-cov-2 Test Positive | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 253 | Uveitis | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 254 | Coronary Artery Occlusion | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 255 | Osteonecrosis Of Jaw | 7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 256 | Convulsion | 16 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 257 | Anosmia | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 258 | Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia And Systemic Symptoms | 7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 259 | Madarosis | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 260 | Activities Of Daily Living Impaired | 5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 261 | Thyroid Cancer | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 262 | Lung Neoplasm Malignant | 10 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 263 | Hair Texture Abnormal | 3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | no signal |
| 264 | Sickle Cell Anaemia With Crisis | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 265 | Amenorrhoea | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 266 | Drug Effective For Unapproved Indication | 5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 267 | Gastric Cancer | 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | no signal |
| 268 | Breast Cancer Female | 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | no signal |
| 269 | Device Delivery System Issue | 3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | no signal |
| 270 | Device Use Error | 3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | no signal |
| 271 | Renal Cancer | 3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | no signal |