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Does DICLOFENAC Cause Pulmonary embolism? 152 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 152 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with DICLOFENAC (Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DICLOFENAC.

152
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with DICLOFENAC
0.2%
of all DICLOFENAC reports
33
Deaths
83
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From DICLOFENAC?

Of the 152 reports, 33 (21.7%) resulted in death, 83 (54.6%) required hospitalization, and 30 (19.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DICLOFENAC. However, 152 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DICLOFENAC Cause?

Drug ineffective (24,885) Product use in unapproved indication (12,197) Off label use (10,370) Pain (9,276) Product use issue (8,009) Fatigue (7,908) Rash (7,852) Rheumatoid arthritis (7,366) Abdominal discomfort (7,257) Product administered at inappropriate site (6,919)

What Other Drugs Cause Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which DICLOFENAC Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\DICLOFENAC DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\MISOPROSTOL DICLOFENAC vs DICLOXACILLIN

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