Does VALSARTAN Cause Respiratory depression? 13 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 13 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
13
Reports of Respiratory depression with VALSARTAN
0.1%
of all VALSARTAN reports
0
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From VALSARTAN?
Of the 13 reports, 12 (92.3%) required hospitalization, and 13 (100.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 13 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 Respiratory depression?
MORPHINE (890)
FENTANYL (811)
METHADONE (759)
OXYCODONE (662)
DIAZEPAM (660)
ACETAMINOPHEN (582)
TRAMADOL (544)
GABAPENTIN (458)
LORAZEPAM (425)
PREGABALIN (425)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL