2,565 reports of this reaction
1.4% of all MACITENTAN reports
#19 most reported adverse reaction
PERIPHERAL SWELLING is the #19 most commonly reported adverse reaction for MACITENTAN, manufactured by Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.. There are 2,565 FDA adverse event reports linking MACITENTAN to PERIPHERAL SWELLING. This represents approximately 1.4% of all 188,657 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking MACITENTAN who experience peripheral swelling should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
PERIPHERAL SWELLING is a less commonly reported adverse event for MACITENTAN, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to peripheral swelling, the following adverse reactions have been reported for MACITENTAN:
The following drugs have also been linked to peripheral swelling in FDA adverse event reports:
PERIPHERAL SWELLING has been reported as an adverse event in 2,565 FDA reports for MACITENTAN. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
PERIPHERAL SWELLING accounts for approximately 1.4% of all adverse event reports for MACITENTAN, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience peripheral swelling while taking MACITENTAN, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.