AZELNIDIPINE: 126 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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126
Total FAERS Reports
7 (5.6%)
Deaths Reported
85
Hospitalizations
126
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
18
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
First Report: 20091226 · Latest Report: 20240415
What Are the Most Common AZELNIDIPINE Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Compartment syndrome
23 reports (18.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Angioedema
23 reports (18.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Hypotension
17 reports (13.5%)
All AZELNIDIPINE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angioedema | 23 | 18.3% | 0 | 22 |
| Compartment syndrome | 23 | 18.3% | 0 | 22 |
| Hypotension | 17 | 13.5% | 0 | 15 |
| Intentional overdose | 16 | 12.7% | 0 | 15 |
| Overdose | 13 | 10.3% | 0 | 12 |
| Acute kidney injury | 11 | 8.7% | 0 | 10 |
| Toxicity to various agents | 11 | 8.7% | 0 | 10 |
| Vomiting | 10 | 7.9% | 0 | 9 |
| Nausea | 9 | 7.1% | 0 | 9 |
| Coma | 8 | 6.4% | 0 | 7 |
| Fall | 8 | 6.4% | 1 | 6 |
| Haemodynamic instability | 8 | 6.4% | 0 | 7 |
| Renal impairment | 6 | 4.8% | 0 | 3 |
| Shock | 6 | 4.8% | 0 | 6 |
| Bradycardia | 5 | 4.0% | 0 | 2 |
| Foetal exposure during pregnancy | 5 | 4.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Oedema peripheral | 5 | 4.0% | 0 | 5 |
Who Reports AZELNIDIPINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 64.5% female, 35.5% male. Average age: 64.6 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →
Is AZELNIDIPINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
What Is AZELNIDIPINE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 56 |
| Hypertension | 47 |
AZELNIDIPINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
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AZELNIDIPINE vs AZITHROMYCIN
AZELNIDIPINE vs AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS
AZELNIDIPINE vs AZITHROMYCIN OR METHOTREXATE
AZELNIDIPINE vs AZOSEMIDE
AZELNIDIPINE vs AZTREONAM
AZELNIDIPINE vs AZTREONAM LYSINE
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Official FDA Label for AZELNIDIPINE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.