Does DIGOXIN Cause Myopathy? 11 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 11 reports of Myopathy have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
11
Reports of Myopathy with DIGOXIN
0.1%
of all DIGOXIN reports
0
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Myopathy From DIGOXIN?
Of the 11 reports, 6 (54.5%) required hospitalization.
Is Myopathy Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIGOXIN. However, 11 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 Myopathy?
ATORVASTATIN (1,243)
SIMVASTATIN (624)
ROSUVASTATIN (596)
PREDNISONE (526)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (321)
PREDNISOLONE (246)
DEXAMETHASONE (203)
METFORMIN (197)
METHOTREXATE (196)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (177)
Which DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Myopathy Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125