Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause Hypokalaemia? 398 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 398 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with SPIRONOLACTONE (spironolactone). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for SPIRONOLACTONE.
398
Reports of Hypokalaemia with SPIRONOLACTONE
1.9%
of all SPIRONOLACTONE reports
46
Deaths
290
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From SPIRONOLACTONE?
Of the 398 reports, 46 (11.6%) resulted in death, 290 (72.9%) required hospitalization, and 47 (11.8%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypokalaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SPIRONOLACTONE. However, 398 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 Hypokalaemia?
FUROSEMIDE (2,503)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (1,152)
CARBOPLATIN (1,118)
PREDNISONE (967)
DEXAMETHASONE (876)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (864)
OMEPRAZOLE (851)
RITUXIMAB (822)
AMLODIPINE (815)
PANTOPRAZOLE (811)
Which SPIRONOLACTONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?
SPIRONOLACTONE vs SPRYCEL
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STALEVO
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANNOUS FLUORIDE
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANOZOLOL
SPIRONOLACTONE vs STAVUDINE