Does DOFETILIDE Cause Blindness? 17 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 17 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with DOFETILIDE (Dofetilide). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for DOFETILIDE.
17
Reports of Blindness with DOFETILIDE
0.3%
of all DOFETILIDE reports
1
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Blindness From DOFETILIDE?
Of the 17 reports, 1 (5.9%) resulted in death, 6 (35.3%) required hospitalization.
Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DOFETILIDE. However, 17 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does DOFETILIDE Cause?
Drug ineffective (654)
Atrial fibrillation (438)
Death (285)
Electrocardiogram qt prolonged (267)
Dyspnoea (230)
Dizziness (228)
Fatigue (180)
Malaise (175)
Headache (154)
Palpitations (128)
What Other Drugs Cause Blindness?
ADALIMUMAB (1,599)
AFLIBERCEPT (1,337)
BEVACIZUMAB (847)
INSULIN GLARGINE (837)
APIXABAN (789)
INSULIN LISPRO (760)
RANIBIZUMAB (760)
ETANERCEPT (669)
PREGABALIN (646)
ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)
Which DOFETILIDE Alternatives Have Lower Blindness Risk?
DOFETILIDE vs DOLUTEGRAVIR
DOFETILIDE vs DOLUTEGRAVIR\LAMIVUDINE
DOFETILIDE vs DOLUTEGRAVIR\LAMIVUDINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL
DOFETILIDE vs DOLUTEGRAVIR\RILPIVIRINE
DOFETILIDE vs DOMPERIDONE