Does DIGOXIN Cause Cachexia? 10 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Cachexia have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
10
Reports of Cachexia with DIGOXIN
0.1%
of all DIGOXIN reports
1
Deaths
10
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Cachexia From DIGOXIN?
Of the 10 reports, 1 (10.0%) resulted in death, 10 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (10.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Cachexia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIGOXIN. However, 10 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does DIGOXIN Cause?
Toxicity to various agents (1,371)
Bradycardia (896)
Dyspnoea (762)
Nausea (762)
Vomiting (715)
Acute kidney injury (708)
Fatigue (638)
Dizziness (616)
Diarrhoea (607)
Drug ineffective (568)
What Other Drugs Cause Cachexia?
NIVOLUMAB (314)
METHOTREXATE (134)
PREDNISONE (102)
CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (96)
PACLITAXEL (94)
FLUOROURACIL (93)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (90)
TACROLIMUS (85)
ADALIMUMAB (84)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (83)
Which DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Cachexia Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125