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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Cardiotoxicity? 18 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 18 reports of Cardiotoxicity have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

18
Reports of Cardiotoxicity with CHLOROQUINE
1.2%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
3
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiotoxicity From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 18 reports, 3 (16.7%) resulted in death, 16 (88.9%) required hospitalization, and 4 (22.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE. However, 18 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Cardiotoxicity?

DOXORUBICIN (1,366) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,009) TRASTUZUMAB (950) VINCRISTINE (446) FLUOROURACIL (425) RITUXIMAB (389) ETOPOSIDE (366) CAPECITABINE (307) TOCILIZUMAB (278) PREDNISONE (277)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiotoxicity Risk?

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