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Does APIXABAN Cause Ascites? 90 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 90 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.

90
Reports of Ascites with APIXABAN
0.1%
of all APIXABAN reports
39
Deaths
67
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ascites From APIXABAN?

Of the 90 reports, 39 (43.3%) resulted in death, 67 (74.4%) required hospitalization, and 23 (25.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN. However, 90 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does APIXABAN Cause?

Death (18,501) Cerebrovascular accident (7,237) Atrial fibrillation (5,690) Off label use (5,590) Thrombosis (5,298) Fall (5,063) Cardiac disorder (4,917) Haemorrhage (4,770) Dyspnoea (4,379) Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (4,030)

What Other Drugs Cause Ascites?

BEVACIZUMAB (1,067) RIBAVIRIN (1,025) TREPROSTINIL (672) ACETAMINOPHEN (599) SOFOSBUVIR (598) PACLITAXEL (581) LETROZOLE (579) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (561) OXALIPLATIN (533) METHOTREXATE (521)

Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Ascites Risk?

APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE APIXABAN vs APREMILAST APIXABAN vs APREPITANT APIXABAN vs APROTININ

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APIXABAN Full Profile All Ascites Reports All Drugs Causing Ascites APIXABAN Demographics