Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause Hypercalcaemia? 43 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 43 reports of Hypercalcaemia have been filed in association with SPIRONOLACTONE (spironolactone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for SPIRONOLACTONE.
43
Reports of Hypercalcaemia with SPIRONOLACTONE
0.2%
of all SPIRONOLACTONE reports
1
Deaths
37
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypercalcaemia From SPIRONOLACTONE?
Of the 43 reports, 1 (2.3%) resulted in death, 37 (86.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (2.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypercalcaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SPIRONOLACTONE. However, 43 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause?
Acute kidney injury (3,273)
Hyperkalaemia (2,518)
Hypotension (1,583)
Dyspnoea (1,468)
Drug ineffective (1,379)
Hyponatraemia (1,166)
Dizziness (991)
Fatigue (990)
Fall (947)
Off label use (899)
What Other Drugs Cause Hypercalcaemia?
RITUXIMAB (857)
METHOTREXATE (803)
ADALIMUMAB (663)
TOCILIZUMAB (618)
ABATACEPT (612)
ETANERCEPT (602)
DENOSUMAB (599)
ALENDRONATE (594)
INFLIXIMAB (594)
LEFLUNOMIDE (585)
Which SPIRONOLACTONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypercalcaemia Risk?
SPIRONOLACTONE vs SPRYCEL
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STALEVO
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANNOUS FLUORIDE
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANOZOLOL
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STAVUDINE