Does DIGOXIN Cause Hypokalaemia? 114 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 114 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
114
Reports of Hypokalaemia with DIGOXIN
1.5%
of all DIGOXIN reports
21
Deaths
91
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From DIGOXIN?
Of the 114 reports, 21 (18.4%) resulted in death, 91 (79.8%) required hospitalization, and 27 (23.7%) 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 DIGOXIN. However, 114 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 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 DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125