Does VALSARTAN Cause Splenomegaly? 42 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 42 reports of Splenomegaly have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
42
Reports of Splenomegaly with VALSARTAN
0.2%
of all VALSARTAN reports
0
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Splenomegaly From VALSARTAN?
Of the 42 reports, 34 (81.0%) required hospitalization, and 30 (71.4%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Splenomegaly Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 42 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 Splenomegaly?
RUXOLITINIB (1,995)
RITUXIMAB (326)
PREDNISONE (299)
IBRUTINIB (279)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (254)
METHOTREXATE (253)
OXALIPLATIN (253)
ADALIMUMAB (245)
TACROLIMUS (218)
IMATINIB (216)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Splenomegaly Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL