Patiromer

Common brands: Veltassa, Lasix, Coreg, Vitamin D, Furosemide

Top reporter: Vifor Pharma, Inc.

Potassium Binder [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]Insulin Analog [EPC]HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]
13,710
Total Reports
2,902
Serious Reports
2,102
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (15.33%)

Patient Demographics

Male
7,612
Female
5,732

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Patiromer.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CONSTIPATION 2,141
13.0%
2 DEATH 1,811
11.0%
3 DIARRHOEA 1,292
7.9%
4 HOSPITALISATION 970
5.9%
5 OFF LABEL USE 927
5.6%
6 BLOOD POTASSIUM INCREASED 795
4.8%
7 NAUSEA 709
4.3%
8 DRUG DOSE OMISSION 672
4.1%
9 MALAISE 581
3.5%
10 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 540
3.3%
11 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION 461
2.8%
12 VOMITING 446
2.7%
13 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 426
2.6%
14 NO ADVERSE EVENT 377
2.3%
15 DYSPNOEA 371
2.3%
16 FLATULENCE 366
2.2%
17 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 352
2.1%
18 DIALYSIS 322
2.0%
19 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION 321
2.0%
20 PNEUMONIA 266
1.6%
21 MUSCLE SPASMS 257
1.6%
22 RASH 245
1.5%
23 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 244
1.5%
24 FALL 234
1.4%
25 HEADACHE 233
1.4%
26 ASTHENIA 228
1.4%
27 FATIGUE 222
1.3%
28 CARDIAC FAILURE CONGESTIVE 219
1.3%
29 HYPERTENSION 219
1.3%
30 RENAL FAILURE 209
1.3%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.