Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause Torsade de pointes? 13 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 13 reports of Torsade de pointes have been filed in association with ROSUVASTATIN (Rosuvastatin Calcium). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for ROSUVASTATIN.
13
Reports of Torsade de pointes with ROSUVASTATIN
0.0%
of all ROSUVASTATIN reports
1
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Torsade de pointes From ROSUVASTATIN?
Of the 13 reports, 1 (7.7%) resulted in death, 13 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (7.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Torsade de pointes Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ROSUVASTATIN. However, 13 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 Torsade de pointes?
AMIODARONE (522)
LOPERAMIDE (366)
ONDANSETRON (331)
FUROSEMIDE (305)
METHADONE (240)
CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE (182)
QUETIAPINE (172)
OLANZAPINE (171)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (167)
FLUOXETINE (164)
Which ROSUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Torsade de pointes Risk?
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROSUVASTATIN\ROSUVASTATIN
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROTIGOTINE
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXADUSTAT
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXICODONE
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXITHROMYCIN