Does MEGESTROL Cause Hypokalaemia? 6 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with MEGESTROL (Megestrol Acetate). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for MEGESTROL.
6
Reports of Hypokalaemia with MEGESTROL
0.8%
of all MEGESTROL reports
3
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From MEGESTROL?
Of the 6 reports, 3 (50.0%) resulted in death, 1 (16.7%) required hospitalization, and 1 (16.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypokalaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEGESTROL. However, 6 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does MEGESTROL Cause?
Dementia alzheimer's type (96)
Malignant neoplasm progression (63)
Off label use (54)
Death (47)
Adrenal insufficiency (44)
Pulmonary embolism (40)
Deep vein thrombosis (39)
Weight increased (37)
Fatigue (36)
Weight decreased (36)
What Other Drugs Cause Hypokalaemia?
FUROSEMIDE (2,503)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (1,152)
CARBOPLATIN (1,118)
PREDNISONE (967)
DEXAMETHASONE (876)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (864)
OMEPRAZOLE (851)
RITUXIMAB (822)
AMLODIPINE (815)
PANTOPRAZOLE (811)
Which MEGESTROL Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?
MEGESTROL vs MEGLUMINE
MEGESTROL vs MELATONIN
MEGESTROL vs MELOXICAM
MEGESTROL vs MELPERONE
MEGESTROL vs MELPHALAN