Does AMIODARONE Cause Eosinophilic pneumonia? 57 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 57 reports of Eosinophilic pneumonia have been filed in association with AMIODARONE (Amiodarone Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for AMIODARONE.
57
Reports of Eosinophilic pneumonia with AMIODARONE
0.2%
of all AMIODARONE reports
5
Deaths
40
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Eosinophilic pneumonia From AMIODARONE?
Of the 57 reports, 5 (8.8%) resulted in death, 40 (70.2%) required hospitalization, and 5 (8.8%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Eosinophilic pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMIODARONE. However, 57 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
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 Eosinophilic pneumonia?
DAPTOMYCIN (575)
DUPILUMAB (223)
METHOTREXATE (82)
PREDNISONE (76)
MESALAMINE (73)
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (65)
ALBUTEROL (60)
VANCOMYCIN (58)
CICLESONIDE (53)
GOSERELIN (53)
Which AMIODARONE Alternatives Have Lower Eosinophilic pneumonia Risk?
AMIODARONE vs AMISULPRIDE
AMIODARONE vs AMITRIPTYLINE
AMIODARONE vs AMITRIPTYLINE\PERPHENAZINE
AMIODARONE vs AMIVANTAMAB
AMIODARONE vs AMIVANTAMAB-VMJW