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Does CANDESARTAN Cause Hyperkalaemia? 239 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 239 reports of Hyperkalaemia have been filed in association with CANDESARTAN. This represents 2.6% of all adverse event reports for CANDESARTAN.

239
Reports of Hyperkalaemia with CANDESARTAN
2.6%
of all CANDESARTAN reports
8
Deaths
179
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperkalaemia From CANDESARTAN?

Of the 239 reports, 8 (3.3%) resulted in death, 179 (74.9%) required hospitalization, and 48 (20.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperkalaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CANDESARTAN. However, 239 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CANDESARTAN Cause?

Off label use (1,911) Fatigue (1,468) Dyspnoea (1,456) Pain (1,455) Drug ineffective (1,428) Headache (1,371) Nausea (1,282) Dizziness (1,237) Vomiting (1,202) Diarrhoea (1,145)

What Other Drugs Cause Hyperkalaemia?

METFORMIN (2,565) SPIRONOLACTONE (2,518) FUROSEMIDE (2,035) RAMIPRIL (1,383) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,192) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (1,036) LISINOPRIL (948) POTASSIUM (944) BISOPROLOL (850) TACROLIMUS (713)

Which CANDESARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperkalaemia Risk?

CANDESARTAN vs CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL CANDESARTAN vs CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL\HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CANDESARTAN vs CANGRELOR CANDESARTAN vs CANIS LUPUS FAMILIARIS SKIN CANDESARTAN vs CANNABIDIOL

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