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Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause Pleural effusion? 144 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 144 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with SPIRONOLACTONE (spironolactone). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for SPIRONOLACTONE.

144
Reports of Pleural effusion with SPIRONOLACTONE
0.7%
of all SPIRONOLACTONE reports
22
Deaths
117
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From SPIRONOLACTONE?

Of the 144 reports, 22 (15.3%) resulted in death, 117 (81.3%) required hospitalization, and 12 (8.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SPIRONOLACTONE. However, 144 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 Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which SPIRONOLACTONE Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

SPIRONOLACTONE vs SPRYCEL SPIRONOLACTONE vs STALEVO SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANNOUS FLUORIDE SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANOZOLOL SPIRONOLACTONE vs STAVUDINE

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