Does DIGITOXIN Cause Hyperkalaemia? 14 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 14 reports of Hyperkalaemia have been filed in association with DIGITOXIN. This represents 2.8% of all adverse event reports for DIGITOXIN.
14
Reports of Hyperkalaemia with DIGITOXIN
2.8%
of all DIGITOXIN reports
0
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperkalaemia From DIGITOXIN?
Of the 14 reports, 13 (92.9%) required hospitalization, and 10 (71.4%) 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 DIGITOXIN. However, 14 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does DIGITOXIN Cause?
Bradycardia (154)
Atrial fibrillation (125)
Dizziness (86)
Dyspnoea (70)
General physical health deterioration (52)
Oedema peripheral (50)
Stevens-johnson syndrome (43)
Syncope (43)
Insomnia (42)
Arrhythmia (40)
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 DIGITOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperkalaemia Risk?
DIGITOXIN vs DIGOXIN
DIGITOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGITOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGITOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGITOXIN vs DILANTIN