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Does AMIODARONE Cause Cardiac arrest? 525 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 525 reports of Cardiac arrest have been filed in association with AMIODARONE (Amiodarone Hydrochloride). This represents 2.1% of all adverse event reports for AMIODARONE.

525
Reports of Cardiac arrest with AMIODARONE
2.1%
of all AMIODARONE reports
222
Deaths
316
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiac arrest From AMIODARONE?

Of the 525 reports, 222 (42.3%) resulted in death, 316 (60.2%) required hospitalization, and 246 (46.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiac arrest Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Cardiac arrest is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for AMIODARONE.

What Other Side Effects Does AMIODARONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,223) Dyspnoea (2,182) Off label use (1,608) Drug interaction (1,589) Asthenia (1,452) Interstitial lung disease (1,421) Hyperthyroidism (1,410) Fatigue (1,269) Bradycardia (1,261) Atrial fibrillation (1,211)

What Other Drugs Cause Cardiac arrest?

FENTANYL (1,711) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (1,336) ALPRAZOLAM (1,252) OXYCODONE (1,234) METFORMIN (1,209) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,108) BUPROPION (1,028) ACETAMINOPHEN (947) QUETIAPINE (931) MORPHINE (803)

Which AMIODARONE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiac arrest Risk?

AMIODARONE vs AMISULPRIDE AMIODARONE vs AMITRIPTYLINE AMIODARONE vs AMITRIPTYLINE\PERPHENAZINE AMIODARONE vs AMIVANTAMAB AMIODARONE vs AMIVANTAMAB-VMJW

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