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Does RIVAROXABAN Cause Pulmonary embolism? 3,282 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,282 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with RIVAROXABAN (Rivaroxaban). This represents 2.5% of all adverse event reports for RIVAROXABAN.

3,282
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with RIVAROXABAN
2.5%
of all RIVAROXABAN reports
364
Deaths
1,725
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From RIVAROXABAN?

Of the 3,282 reports, 364 (11.1%) resulted in death, 1,725 (52.6%) required hospitalization, and 279 (8.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pulmonary embolism is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for RIVAROXABAN.

What Other Side Effects Does RIVAROXABAN Cause?

Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (20,041) Haemorrhage (6,571) Epistaxis (5,629) Rectal haemorrhage (4,501) Off label use (4,463) Haematuria (4,387) Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage (4,247) Cerebrovascular accident (4,111) Anaemia (3,907) Acute kidney injury (3,735)

What Other Drugs Cause Pulmonary embolism?

LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336) DROSPIRENONE\ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (1,295)

Which RIVAROXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

RIVAROXABAN vs RIVASTIGMINE RIVAROXABAN vs RIVOTRIL RIVAROXABAN vs RIZATRIPTAN RIVAROXABAN vs ROACTEMRA RIVAROXABAN vs ROCURONIUM

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