Does VALSARTAN Cause Cardiomegaly? 108 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 108 reports of Cardiomegaly have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
108
Reports of Cardiomegaly with VALSARTAN
0.5%
of all VALSARTAN reports
16
Deaths
56
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Cardiomegaly From VALSARTAN?
Of the 108 reports, 16 (14.8%) resulted in death, 56 (51.9%) required hospitalization, and 4 (3.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Cardiomegaly Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 108 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 Cardiomegaly?
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (365)
ADALIMUMAB (301)
ONDANSETRON (198)
OXYCODONE (164)
AMLODIPINE (161)
CARVEDILOL (151)
MACITENTAN (141)
ACETAMINOPHEN (133)
TREPROSTINIL (129)
FUROSEMIDE (122)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Cardiomegaly Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL