Does DIGOXIN Cause Hyperkalaemia? 362 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 362 reports of Hyperkalaemia have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 4.7% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
362
Reports of Hyperkalaemia with DIGOXIN
4.7%
of all DIGOXIN reports
32
Deaths
244
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperkalaemia From DIGOXIN?
Of the 362 reports, 32 (8.8%) resulted in death, 244 (67.4%) required hospitalization, and 108 (29.8%) 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 DIGOXIN. However, 362 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 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 DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperkalaemia Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125