Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Endophthalmitis? 27 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 27 reports of Endophthalmitis have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
27
Reports of Endophthalmitis with ATORVASTATIN
0.0%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Endophthalmitis From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 27 reports, 1 (3.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (3.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Endophthalmitis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 27 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ATORVASTATIN Cause?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (7,556)
Myalgia (7,155)
Drug hypersensitivity (3,929)
Drug ineffective (3,865)
Fatigue (3,439)
Arthralgia (3,338)
Rhabdomyolysis (3,286)
Dyspnoea (3,137)
Nausea (2,888)
Asthenia (2,791)
What Other Drugs Cause Endophthalmitis?
AFLIBERCEPT (1,289)
BEVACIZUMAB (903)
RANIBIZUMAB (542)
DEXAMETHASONE (439)
PREDNISOLONE (217)
TACROLIMUS (200)
PREDNISONE (192)
CALCIUM\MAGNESIUM\POTASSIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (186)
MOXIFLOXACIN (175)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (162)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Endophthalmitis Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM