Does APIXABAN Cause Paralysis? 93 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 93 reports of Paralysis have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.
93
Reports of Paralysis with APIXABAN
0.1%
of all APIXABAN reports
6
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Paralysis From APIXABAN?
Of the 93 reports, 6 (6.5%) resulted in death, 34 (36.6%) required hospitalization, and 12 (12.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Paralysis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN. However, 93 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 Paralysis?
ADALIMUMAB (275)
INTERFERON BETA-1A (181)
METHOTREXATE (181)
PREGABALIN (171)
RITUXIMAB (166)
ATORVASTATIN (160)
DIMETHYL (156)
FINGOLIMOD (145)
NATALIZUMAB (136)
ETANERCEPT (134)
Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Paralysis Risk?
APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE
APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE
APIXABAN vs APREMILAST
APIXABAN vs APREPITANT
APIXABAN vs APROTININ