Does VALSARTAN Cause Nasopharyngitis? 223 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 223 reports of Nasopharyngitis have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
223
Reports of Nasopharyngitis with VALSARTAN
1.0%
of all VALSARTAN reports
8
Deaths
115
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Nasopharyngitis From VALSARTAN?
Of the 223 reports, 8 (3.6%) resulted in death, 115 (51.6%) required hospitalization, and 16 (7.2%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Nasopharyngitis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 223 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 Nasopharyngitis?
ADALIMUMAB (13,753)
ETANERCEPT (12,421)
METHOTREXATE (8,046)
TOFACITINIB (7,781)
SECUKINUMAB (7,022)
TOCILIZUMAB (6,664)
RITUXIMAB (6,321)
ABATACEPT (6,143)
INFLIXIMAB (5,353)
CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,295)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Nasopharyngitis Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL