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Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause Thrombocytopenia? 176 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 176 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with ROSUVASTATIN (Rosuvastatin Calcium). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for ROSUVASTATIN.

176
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with ROSUVASTATIN
0.5%
of all ROSUVASTATIN reports
10
Deaths
110
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From ROSUVASTATIN?

Of the 176 reports, 10 (5.7%) resulted in death, 110 (62.5%) required hospitalization, and 9 (5.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Thrombocytopenia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ROSUVASTATIN.

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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which ROSUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

ROSUVASTATIN vs ROSUVASTATIN\ROSUVASTATIN ROSUVASTATIN vs ROTIGOTINE ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXADUSTAT ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXICODONE ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXITHROMYCIN

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