Does APIXABAN Cause Torsade de pointes? 13 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 13 reports of Torsade de pointes have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.
13
Reports of Torsade de pointes with APIXABAN
0.0%
of all APIXABAN reports
6
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Torsade de pointes From APIXABAN?
Of the 13 reports, 6 (46.2%) resulted in death, 6 (46.2%) required hospitalization, and 1 (7.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Torsade de pointes Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN. However, 13 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 Torsade de pointes?
AMIODARONE (522)
LOPERAMIDE (366)
ONDANSETRON (331)
FUROSEMIDE (305)
METHADONE (240)
CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE (182)
QUETIAPINE (172)
OLANZAPINE (171)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (167)
FLUOXETINE (164)
Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Torsade de pointes Risk?
APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE
APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE
APIXABAN vs APREMILAST
APIXABAN vs APREPITANT
APIXABAN vs APROTININ