Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause Cardiomegaly? 93 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 93 reports of Cardiomegaly have been filed in association with ROSUVASTATIN (Rosuvastatin Calcium). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for ROSUVASTATIN.
93
Reports of Cardiomegaly with ROSUVASTATIN
0.3%
of all ROSUVASTATIN reports
11
Deaths
50
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Cardiomegaly From ROSUVASTATIN?
Of the 93 reports, 11 (11.8%) resulted in death, 50 (53.8%) required hospitalization, and 12 (12.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Cardiomegaly Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ROSUVASTATIN. However, 93 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause?
Myalgia (3,958)
Dyspnoea (2,832)
Pain (2,758)
Drug ineffective (2,347)
Fatigue (2,208)
Rhabdomyolysis (2,173)
Arthralgia (1,879)
Asthma (1,843)
Muscle spasms (1,843)
Pain in extremity (1,686)
What Other Drugs Cause Cardiomegaly?
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (365)
ADALIMUMAB (301)
ONDANSETRON (198)
OXYCODONE (164)
AMLODIPINE (161)
CARVEDILOL (151)
MACITENTAN (141)
ACETAMINOPHEN (133)
TREPROSTINIL (129)
FUROSEMIDE (122)
Which ROSUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Cardiomegaly Risk?
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROSUVASTATIN\ROSUVASTATIN
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROTIGOTINE
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXADUSTAT
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXICODONE
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXITHROMYCIN