ATACAND: 136 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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136
Total FAERS Reports
6 (4.4%)
Deaths Reported
52
Hospitalizations
136
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
7
Life-Threatening
3
Disabilities
First Report: 200002 · Latest Report: 20140525
What Are the Most Common ATACAND Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
29 reports (21.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Blood pressure increased
19 reports (14.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Hypertension
17 reports (12.5%)
All ATACAND Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 29 | 21.3% | 0 | 10 |
| Blood pressure increased | 19 | 14.0% | 0 | 3 |
| Hypertension | 17 | 12.5% | 0 | 5 |
| Off label use | 16 | 11.8% | 0 | 10 |
| Cough | 15 | 11.0% | 0 | 2 |
| Malaise | 12 | 8.8% | 0 | 7 |
| Drug dose omission | 11 | 8.1% | 0 | 4 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 10 | 7.4% | 0 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 10 | 7.4% | 0 | 2 |
| Nausea | 10 | 7.4% | 0 | 4 |
| Coronary artery occlusion | 9 | 6.6% | 0 | 8 |
| Hypotension | 9 | 6.6% | 2 | 6 |
| Blood pressure inadequately controlled | 8 | 5.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Gastrooesophageal reflux disease | 7 | 5.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Headache | 7 | 5.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Intentional product misuse | 7 | 5.2% | 0 | 1 |
| Myalgia | 7 | 5.2% | 0 | 1 |
| Adverse event | 6 | 4.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Asthenia | 6 | 4.4% | 0 | 5 |
| Dizziness | 6 | 4.4% | 0 | 1 |
Who Reports ATACAND Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 67.8 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is ATACAND Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 44 | 3 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
What Is ATACAND Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | 72 |
| Blood pressure abnormal | 14 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 8 |
ATACAND vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
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ATACAND vs ATENOLOL
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ATACAND vs ATLANTIC SALMON OIL
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ATACAND vs ATOMOXETINE
ATACAND vs ATOMOXETINE\ATOMOXETINE
Official FDA Label for ATACAND
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.