Does DIGOXIN Cause Melaena? 44 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 44 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
44
Reports of Melaena with DIGOXIN
0.6%
of all DIGOXIN reports
29
Deaths
32
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Melaena From DIGOXIN?
Of the 44 reports, 29 (65.9%) resulted in death, 32 (72.7%) required hospitalization, and 2 (4.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIGOXIN. However, 44 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 Melaena?
ASPIRIN (2,001)
CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547)
RIVAROXABAN (1,405)
APIXABAN (1,156)
WARFARIN (930)
IBUPROFEN (810)
DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700)
DICLOFENAC (576)
NAPROXEN (291)
FUROSEMIDE (272)
Which DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125