Does DILTIAZEM Cause Epistaxis? 63 Reports in FDA Database

Q: Does DILTIAZEM cause Epistaxis?

63 reports of Epistaxis have been filed with the FDA for DILTIAZEM, representing 0.4% of all DILTIAZEM adverse event reports.

Q: How dangerous is Epistaxis from DILTIAZEM?

Of 63 reports, 5 (7.9%) resulted in death and 21 required hospitalization.

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 63 reports of Epistaxis have been filed in association with DILTIAZEM (Cardizem CD). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for DILTIAZEM.

Reports of Epistaxis with DILTIAZEM

0.4%

of all DILTIAZEM reports

Deaths

Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epistaxis From DILTIAZEM?

Of the 63 reports, 5 (7.9%) resulted in death, 21 (33.3%) required hospitalization, and 5 (7.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Epistaxis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Epistaxis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for DILTIAZEM.

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 Epistaxis?

RIVAROXABAN (5,629) ASPIRIN (3,214) APIXABAN (2,831) FLUTICASONE (1,745) TREPROSTINIL (1,726) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,560) BEVACIZUMAB (1,542) WARFARIN (1,498) PALBOCICLIB (1,280) ADALIMUMAB (1,243)

Which DILTIAZEM Alternatives Have Lower Epistaxis Risk?

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