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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Cardiomyopathy? 23 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Cardiomyopathy have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

23
Reports of Cardiomyopathy with CHLOROQUINE
1.5%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
8
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiomyopathy From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 23 reports, 8 (34.8%) resulted in death, 12 (52.2%) required hospitalization, and 2 (8.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiomyopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Cardiomyopathy is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLOROQUINE Cause?

Off label use (378) Drug ineffective (282) Rheumatoid arthritis (184) Condition aggravated (181) Treatment failure (168) Nausea (164) Pain (152) Vomiting (138) Pneumonia (127) Hypersensitivity (126)

What Other Drugs Cause Cardiomyopathy?

DOXORUBICIN (820) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (581) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (444) CLOZAPINE (404) PREDNISONE (379) RITUXIMAB (379) ROSIGLITAZONE (374) VINCRISTINE (326) TRASTUZUMAB (292) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (231)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiomyopathy Risk?

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