Does VALSARTAN Cause Brain oedema? 33 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 33 reports of Brain oedema have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
33
Reports of Brain oedema with VALSARTAN
0.2%
of all VALSARTAN reports
31
Deaths
24
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Brain oedema From VALSARTAN?
Of the 33 reports, 31 (93.9%) resulted in death, 24 (72.7%) required hospitalization, and 23 (69.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Brain oedema Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 33 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does VALSARTAN Cause?
Drug ineffective (1,845)
Blood pressure increased (1,682)
Dizziness (1,527)
Headache (1,361)
Hypertension (1,341)
Acute kidney injury (1,301)
Dyspnoea (1,239)
Fatigue (1,156)
Malaise (1,139)
Hypotension (1,032)
What Other Drugs Cause Brain oedema?
ACETAMINOPHEN (407)
DEXAMETHASONE (254)
TACROLIMUS (232)
FENTANYL (222)
PREDNISONE (205)
METHOTREXATE (200)
OXYCODONE (191)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (188)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (188)
METHADONE (187)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Brain oedema Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL