Does DIGOXIN Cause Torsade de pointes? 109 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 109 reports of Torsade de pointes have been filed in association with DIGOXIN (Digoxin). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for DIGOXIN.
109
Reports of Torsade de pointes with DIGOXIN
1.4%
of all DIGOXIN reports
12
Deaths
88
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Torsade de pointes From DIGOXIN?
Of the 109 reports, 12 (11.0%) resulted in death, 88 (80.7%) required hospitalization, and 48 (44.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Torsade de pointes Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIGOXIN. However, 109 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 Torsade de pointes?
AMIODARONE (522)
LOPERAMIDE (366)
ONDANSETRON (331)
FUROSEMIDE (305)
METHADONE (240)
CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE (182)
QUETIAPINE (172)
OLANZAPINE (171)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (167)
FLUOXETINE (164)
Which DIGOXIN Alternatives Have Lower Torsade de pointes Risk?
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDRALAZINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROCODEINE
DIGOXIN vs DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN
DIGOXIN vs DILANTIN-125