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Does AMLODIPINE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 252 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 252 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with AMLODIPINE (Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for AMLODIPINE.

252
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with AMLODIPINE
0.4%
of all AMLODIPINE reports
73
Deaths
176
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From AMLODIPINE?

Of the 252 reports, 73 (29.0%) resulted in death, 176 (69.8%) required hospitalization, and 87 (34.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AMLODIPINE. However, 252 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does AMLODIPINE Cause?

Hypotension (6,504) Toxicity to various agents (5,554) Completed suicide (5,267) Drug ineffective (4,091) Dyspnoea (3,907) Dizziness (3,536) Intentional overdose (3,427) Fall (3,215) Fatigue (3,141) Headache (2,907)

What Other Drugs Cause Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which AMLODIPINE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

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