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Does METFORMIN Cause Acute coronary syndrome? 111 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 111 reports of Acute coronary syndrome have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

111
Reports of Acute coronary syndrome with METFORMIN
0.1%
of all METFORMIN reports
5
Deaths
86
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acute coronary syndrome From METFORMIN?

Of the 111 reports, 5 (4.5%) resulted in death, 86 (77.5%) required hospitalization, and 34 (30.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Acute coronary syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 111 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does METFORMIN Cause?

Lactic acidosis (16,316) Acute kidney injury (11,361) Diarrhoea (7,679) Toxicity to various agents (5,669) Metabolic acidosis (5,236) Hypoglycaemia (5,047) Drug ineffective (4,991) Nausea (4,915) Vomiting (4,624) Blood glucose increased (4,038)

What Other Drugs Cause Acute coronary syndrome?

ROSIGLITAZONE (412) FLUOROURACIL (212) ASPIRIN (197) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (178) MORPHINE (172) OXALIPLATIN (169) TICAGRELOR (153) BEVACIZUMAB (142) PREDNISONE (139) DEXAMETHASONE (126)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Acute coronary syndrome Risk?

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