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Does DEFERASIROX Cause Hypokalaemia? 51 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 51 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with DEFERASIROX (Deferasirox). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for DEFERASIROX.

51
Reports of Hypokalaemia with DEFERASIROX
0.5%
of all DEFERASIROX reports
15
Deaths
42
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From DEFERASIROX?

Of the 51 reports, 15 (29.4%) resulted in death, 42 (82.4%) required hospitalization, and 7 (13.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypokalaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEFERASIROX. However, 51 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEFERASIROX Cause?

Death (1,583) Diarrhoea (993) Serum ferritin increased (732) Haemoglobin decreased (615) Pyrexia (607) Malaise (605) Nausea (603) Sickle cell anaemia with crisis (570) Vomiting (520) Pneumonia (494)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypokalaemia?

FUROSEMIDE (2,503) HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (1,152) CARBOPLATIN (1,118) PREDNISONE (967) DEXAMETHASONE (876) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (864) OMEPRAZOLE (851) RITUXIMAB (822) AMLODIPINE (815) PANTOPRAZOLE (811)

Which DEFERASIROX Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?

DEFERASIROX vs DEFERIPRONE DEFERASIROX vs DEFEROXAMINE DEFERASIROX vs DEFIBROTIDE DEFERASIROX vs DEFLAZACORT DEFERASIROX vs DEGARELIX

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DEFERASIROX Full Profile All Hypokalaemia Reports All Drugs Causing Hypokalaemia DEFERASIROX Demographics