Does VALSARTAN Cause Pulmonary embolism? 101 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 101 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
101
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with VALSARTAN
0.5%
of all VALSARTAN reports
10
Deaths
84
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From VALSARTAN?
Of the 101 reports, 10 (9.9%) resulted in death, 84 (83.2%) required hospitalization, and 10 (9.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 101 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 Pulmonary embolism?
RIVAROXABAN (3,282)
LENALIDOMIDE (2,976)
APIXABAN (2,714)
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370)
TESTOSTERONE (2,043)
RITUXIMAB (1,764)
ADALIMUMAB (1,663)
PREDNISONE (1,586)
METHOTREXATE (1,508)
DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL