Does VERAPAMIL Cause Melaena? 26 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with VERAPAMIL (Verapamil Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for VERAPAMIL.
26
Reports of Melaena with VERAPAMIL
0.3%
of all VERAPAMIL reports
1
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Melaena From VERAPAMIL?
Of the 26 reports, 1 (3.8%) resulted in death, 25 (96.2%) required hospitalization.
Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VERAPAMIL. However, 26 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does VERAPAMIL Cause?
Completed suicide (1,274)
Toxicity to various agents (1,048)
Drug ineffective (917)
Hypotension (897)
Bradycardia (690)
Off label use (578)
Dyspnoea (563)
Dizziness (548)
Drug interaction (521)
Nausea (506)
What Other Drugs Cause Melaena?
ASPIRIN (2,001)
CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547)
RIVAROXABAN (1,405)
APIXABAN (1,156)
WARFARIN (930)
IBUPROFEN (810)
DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700)
DICLOFENAC (576)
NAPROXEN (291)
FUROSEMIDE (272)
Which VERAPAMIL Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?
VERAPAMIL vs VERICIGUAT
VERAPAMIL vs VERTEPORFIN
VERAPAMIL vs VESICARE
VERAPAMIL vs VFEND
VERAPAMIL vs VIAGRA