Does DILTIAZEM Cause Capillaritis? 43 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 43 reports of Capillaritis have been filed in association with DILTIAZEM (Cardizem CD). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for DILTIAZEM.
43
Reports of Capillaritis with DILTIAZEM
0.3%
of all DILTIAZEM reports
36
Deaths
42
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Capillaritis From DILTIAZEM?
Of the 43 reports, 36 (83.7%) resulted in death, 42 (97.7%) required hospitalization, and 42 (97.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Capillaritis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DILTIAZEM. However, 43 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does DILTIAZEM Cause?
Completed suicide (1,696)
Toxicity to various agents (1,663)
Hypotension (1,550)
Dyspnoea (1,436)
Drug ineffective (1,315)
Fall (1,262)
Pain (1,169)
Dizziness (1,091)
Fatigue (1,054)
Headache (874)
What Other Drugs Cause Capillaritis?
ALBUTEROL (56)
AZATHIOPRINE (55)
APIXABAN (53)
FLUTICASONE\SALMETEROL (53)
FUROSEMIDE (53)
MEPOLIZUMAB (53)
BUDESONIDE (52)
CALCIUM (52)
CEPHALEXIN (52)
PREDNISONE (52)
Which DILTIAZEM Alternatives Have Lower Capillaritis Risk?
DILTIAZEM vs DIMENHYDRINATE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE\LOPERAMIDE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHINDENE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHYL