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Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause Thrombocytopenia? 121 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 121 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with SPIRONOLACTONE (spironolactone). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for SPIRONOLACTONE.

121
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with SPIRONOLACTONE
0.6%
of all SPIRONOLACTONE reports
15
Deaths
81
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From SPIRONOLACTONE?

Of the 121 reports, 15 (12.4%) resulted in death, 81 (66.9%) required hospitalization, and 18 (14.9%) 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 SPIRONOLACTONE.

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 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 SPIRONOLACTONE Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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

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