Does VALSARTAN Cause Melanocytic naevus? 63 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 63 reports of Melanocytic naevus have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
63
Reports of Melanocytic naevus with VALSARTAN
0.3%
of all VALSARTAN reports
22
Deaths
55
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Melanocytic naevus From VALSARTAN?
Of the 63 reports, 22 (34.9%) resulted in death, 55 (87.3%) required hospitalization, and 22 (34.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Melanocytic naevus Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 63 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 Melanocytic naevus?
ADALIMUMAB (525)
FINGOLIMOD (338)
SECUKINUMAB (133)
METHOTREXATE (116)
ETANERCEPT (108)
RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (89)
VEMURAFENIB (85)
INFLIXIMAB (84)
LENALIDOMIDE (69)
CLOBETASOL (59)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Melanocytic naevus Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL