Does FELODIPINE Cause Melaena? 9 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 9 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with FELODIPINE (Felodipine). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for FELODIPINE.
9
Reports of Melaena with FELODIPINE
0.6%
of all FELODIPINE reports
0
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Melaena From FELODIPINE?
Of the 9 reports, 3 (33.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (11.1%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FELODIPINE. However, 9 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does FELODIPINE Cause?
Fatigue (519)
Headache (499)
Palpitations (495)
Abdominal discomfort (490)
Pyrexia (487)
Tinnitus (480)
Pain (479)
Covid-19 (477)
Migraine (472)
Off label use (441)
What Other Drugs Cause Melaena?
ASPIRIN (2,001)
CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547)
RIVAROXABAN (1,405)
APIXABAN (1,156)
WARFARIN (930)
IBUPROFEN (810)
DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700)
DICLOFENAC (576)
NAPROXEN (291)
FUROSEMIDE (272)
Which FELODIPINE Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?
FELODIPINE vs FENFLURAMINE
FELODIPINE vs FENOFIBRATE
FELODIPINE vs FENOFIBRIC ACID
FELODIPINE vs FENOTEROL
FELODIPINE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE