Does DILTIAZEM Cause Systemic lupus erythematosus? 367 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 367 reports of Systemic lupus erythematosus have been filed in association with DILTIAZEM (Cardizem CD). This represents 2.5% of all adverse event reports for DILTIAZEM.
367
Reports of Systemic lupus erythematosus with DILTIAZEM
2.5%
of all DILTIAZEM reports
252
Deaths
300
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Systemic lupus erythematosus From DILTIAZEM?
Of the 367 reports, 252 (68.7%) resulted in death, 300 (81.7%) required hospitalization, and 203 (55.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Systemic lupus erythematosus Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DILTIAZEM. However, 367 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 Systemic lupus erythematosus?
ADALIMUMAB (11,880)
METHOTREXATE (9,350)
INFLIXIMAB (9,071)
ABATACEPT (8,944)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (8,867)
RITUXIMAB (8,819)
PREDNISONE (8,799)
LEFLUNOMIDE (8,669)
TOCILIZUMAB (8,656)
FOLIC ACID (8,360)
Which DILTIAZEM Alternatives Have Lower Systemic lupus erythematosus Risk?
DILTIAZEM vs DIMENHYDRINATE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE\LOPERAMIDE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHINDENE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHYL