Does VALSARTAN Cause Hypokalaemia? 225 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 225 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
225
Reports of Hypokalaemia with VALSARTAN
1.0%
of all VALSARTAN reports
32
Deaths
160
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From VALSARTAN?
Of the 225 reports, 32 (14.2%) resulted in death, 160 (71.1%) required hospitalization, and 38 (16.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypokalaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 225 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 Hypokalaemia?
FUROSEMIDE (2,503)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (1,152)
CARBOPLATIN (1,118)
PREDNISONE (967)
DEXAMETHASONE (876)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (864)
OMEPRAZOLE (851)
RITUXIMAB (822)
AMLODIPINE (815)
PANTOPRAZOLE (811)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL