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VALDECOXIB: 199 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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199
Total FAERS Reports
27 (13.6%)
Deaths Reported
45
Hospitalizations
199
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
2
Life-Threatening
4
Disabilities
Nov 16, 2001
FDA Approved
Discontinued
Status

FDA Application: 021341 ·

First Report: 2000 · Latest Report: 20220927

What Are the Most Common VALDECOXIB Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
82 reports (41.2%)
#2 Most Reported
Ischaemic stroke
62 reports (31.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Depression
17 reports (8.5%)

All VALDECOXIB Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 82 41.2% 1 1
Ischaemic stroke 62 31.2% 12 24
Depression 17 8.5% 1 8
Myocardial infarction 15 7.5% 2 7
Drug ineffective 11 5.5% 0 0
Hypertension 11 5.5% 9 10
Cardiovascular disorder 9 4.5% 1 5
Muscle spasms 9 4.5% 1 1
Renal failure 9 4.5% 9 9
Arthralgia 8 4.0% 0 1
Insomnia 8 4.0% 0 1
Asthenia 7 3.5% 0 1
Back pain 7 3.5% 0 0
Coma 7 3.5% 7 7
Diabetes mellitus 7 3.5% 6 7
Atrophy 6 3.0% 0 0
Bursitis 6 3.0% 0 0
Fall 6 3.0% 0 0
Joint effusion 6 3.0% 0 0
Myofascial pain syndrome 6 3.0% 0 0

Who Reports VALDECOXIB Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 76.0% female, 24.0% male. Average age: 59.4 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is VALDECOXIB Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 8 1 1
2001 10 2 5
2002 12 3 4
2003 15 3 7
2004 26 5 11
2005 2 0 0
2007 1 0 0
2008 1 0 0
2011 4 0 0
2013 3 0 0
2014 2 0 1
2015 1 0 0
2016 1 0 0
2017 1 0 1
2022 1 1 1

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What Is VALDECOXIB Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 24
Arthritis 12
Pain 11
Rheumatoid arthritis 8
Contusion 5
Pain management 5

VALDECOXIB vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for VALDECOXIB

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.