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Does METFORMIN Cause Haemoptysis? 228 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 228 reports of Haemoptysis have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

228
Reports of Haemoptysis with METFORMIN
0.3%
of all METFORMIN reports
67
Deaths
136
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Haemoptysis From METFORMIN?

Of the 228 reports, 67 (29.4%) resulted in death, 136 (59.6%) required hospitalization, and 186 (81.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Haemoptysis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 228 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 Haemoptysis?

RIVAROXABAN (1,961) ASPIRIN (1,255) APIXABAN (846) TREPROSTINIL (838) ALBUTEROL (652) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (643) PREDNISONE (618) WARFARIN (555) ADALIMUMAB (472) TIOTROPIUM (462)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Haemoptysis Risk?

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