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VORAPAXAR: 189 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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189
Total FAERS Reports
12 (6.3%)
Deaths Reported
45
Hospitalizations
189
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
6
Life-Threatening
5
Disabilities
May 8, 2014
FDA Approved
Discontinued
Status

Active Ingredient: VORAPAXAR SULFATE · FDA Application: 204886 ·

Patent Expires: Dec 23, 2027 · First Report: 2010 · Latest Report: 20220804

What Are the Most Common VORAPAXAR Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
15 reports (7.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Epistaxis
11 reports (5.8%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug dose omission
8 reports (4.2%)

All VORAPAXAR Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage 15 7.9% 1 7
Epistaxis 11 5.8% 0 1
Chest pain 8 4.2% 0 4
Death 8 4.2% 8 0
Drug dose omission 8 4.2% 0 1
Haemorrhage 7 3.7% 0 2
Dyspnoea 6 3.2% 0 4
Haemoglobin decreased 5 2.7% 0 3
Malaise 5 2.7% 1 1
Rash 5 2.7% 0 1

Who Reports VORAPAXAR Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 30.6% female, 69.4% male. Average age: 66.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is VORAPAXAR Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2010 2 0 0
2014 4 1 0
2015 27 2 8
2016 20 0 8
2017 17 1 7
2018 15 4 4
2019 1 0 0
2022 1 0 0

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What Is VORAPAXAR Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 41
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease 30
Coronary artery disease 22
Myocardial infarction 10
Cardiovascular event prophylaxis 7
Peripheral vascular disorder 5

VORAPAXAR vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

VORAPAXAR vs VORASIDENIB VORAPAXAR vs VORETIGENE NEPARVOVEC-RZYL VORAPAXAR vs VORICONAZOLE VORAPAXAR vs VORINOSTAT VORAPAXAR vs VORTIOXETINE VORAPAXAR vs VORTIOXETINE HYDROBROMIDE VORAPAXAR vs VOSORITIDE VORAPAXAR vs VOTRIENT VORAPAXAR vs VOXELOTOR VORAPAXAR vs VUTRISIRAN

Official FDA Label for VORAPAXAR

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.