Does NICARDIPINE Cause Hyperglycaemia? 25 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 25 reports of Hyperglycaemia have been filed in association with NICARDIPINE (NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for NICARDIPINE.
25
Reports of Hyperglycaemia with NICARDIPINE
1.1%
of all NICARDIPINE reports
20
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperglycaemia From NICARDIPINE?
Of the 25 reports, 20 (80.0%) resulted in death, 5 (20.0%) required hospitalization, and 5 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hyperglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for NICARDIPINE. However, 25 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does NICARDIPINE Cause?
Foetal exposure during pregnancy (214)
Premature baby (192)
Hypotension (173)
Maternal exposure during pregnancy (162)
Acute kidney injury (154)
Drug ineffective (125)
Fall (115)
Low birth weight baby (103)
Premature delivery (100)
Exposure during pregnancy (91)
What Other Drugs Cause Hyperglycaemia?
INSULIN GLARGINE (1,903)
METFORMIN (1,626)
ALPELISIB (1,575)
DEXAMETHASONE (1,169)
PREDNISONE (1,135)
INSULIN LISPRO (743)
PREDNISOLONE (705)
INSULIN ASPART (646)
INSULIN HUMAN (620)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (604)
Which NICARDIPINE Alternatives Have Lower Hyperglycaemia Risk?
NICARDIPINE vs NICORANDIL
NICARDIPINE vs NICORETTE OTC
NICARDIPINE vs NICORETTE OTC, UNSPECIFIED
NICARDIPINE vs NICOTINE
NICARDIPINE vs NIFEDIPINE