Does APIXABAN Cause Hypokalaemia? 209 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 209 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.
209
Reports of Hypokalaemia with APIXABAN
0.1%
of all APIXABAN reports
20
Deaths
163
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From APIXABAN?
Of the 209 reports, 20 (9.6%) resulted in death, 163 (78.0%) required hospitalization, and 24 (11.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypokalaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN. However, 209 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 Hypokalaemia?
FUROSEMIDE (2,503)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (1,152)
CARBOPLATIN (1,118)
PREDNISONE (967)
DEXAMETHASONE (876)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (864)
OMEPRAZOLE (851)
RITUXIMAB (822)
AMLODIPINE (815)
PANTOPRAZOLE (811)
Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?
APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE
APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE
APIXABAN vs APREMILAST
APIXABAN vs APREPITANT
APIXABAN vs APROTININ