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Does DROSPIRENONE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 42 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 42 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with DROSPIRENONE (Angeliq). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for DROSPIRENONE.

42
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with DROSPIRENONE
1.3%
of all DROSPIRENONE reports
5
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From DROSPIRENONE?

Of the 42 reports, 5 (11.9%) resulted in death, 28 (66.7%) required hospitalization, and 6 (14.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DROSPIRENONE. However, 42 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DROSPIRENONE Cause?

Intermenstrual bleeding (1,086) Amenorrhoea (603) Heavy menstrual bleeding (436) Dysmenorrhoea (240) Product use in unapproved indication (154) Intentional dose omission (123) Nausea (118) Headache (117) Menstruation irregular (117) Product dose omission issue (116)

What Other Drugs Cause Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which DROSPIRENONE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

DROSPIRENONE vs DROSPIRENONE\ESTETROL DROSPIRENONE vs DROSPIRENONE\ESTRADIOL DROSPIRENONE vs DROSPIRENONE\ETHINYL ESTRADIOL DROSPIRENONE vs DROSPIRENONE\ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\LEVOMEFOLATE DROSPIRENONE vs DROTAVERINE

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