Does APIXABAN Cause Blindness? 789 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 789 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.
789
Reports of Blindness with APIXABAN
0.5%
of all APIXABAN reports
1
Deaths
149
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Blindness From APIXABAN?
Of the 789 reports, 1 (0.1%) resulted in death, 149 (18.9%) required hospitalization, and 108 (13.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN. However, 789 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 Blindness?
ADALIMUMAB (1,599)
AFLIBERCEPT (1,337)
BEVACIZUMAB (847)
INSULIN GLARGINE (837)
INSULIN LISPRO (760)
RANIBIZUMAB (760)
ETANERCEPT (669)
PREGABALIN (646)
ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)
SIMVASTATIN (604)
Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Blindness Risk?
APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE
APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE
APIXABAN vs APREMILAST
APIXABAN vs APREPITANT
APIXABAN vs APROTININ