Does BENZOCAINE Cause Asthma? 32 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 32 reports of Asthma have been filed in association with BENZOCAINE (ANAL-ESE). This represents 5.8% of all adverse event reports for BENZOCAINE.
32
Reports of Asthma with BENZOCAINE
5.8%
of all BENZOCAINE reports
5
Deaths
22
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Asthma From BENZOCAINE?
Of the 32 reports, 5 (15.6%) resulted in death, 22 (68.8%) required hospitalization, and 23 (71.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Asthma Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BENZOCAINE. However, 32 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does BENZOCAINE Cause?
Methaemoglobinaemia (162)
Drug hypersensitivity (57)
Dyspnoea (53)
Off label use (53)
Drug ineffective (49)
Condition aggravated (37)
Maternal exposure during pregnancy (36)
Cyanosis (32)
Asthenia (30)
Malaise (30)
What Other Drugs Cause Asthma?
ALBUTEROL (18,997)
DUPILUMAB (12,312)
MEPOLIZUMAB (11,033)
BUDESONIDE\FORMOTEROL (10,045)
PREDNISONE (10,028)
OMALIZUMAB (9,354)
MONTELUKAST (8,372)
FLUTICASONE\SALMETEROL (7,985)
TIOTROPIUM (7,944)
BUDESONIDE (4,544)
Which BENZOCAINE Alternatives Have Lower Asthma Risk?
BENZOCAINE vs BENZODIAZEPINE
BENZOCAINE vs BENZONATATE
BENZOCAINE vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE
BENZOCAINE vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE\CLINDAMYCIN
BENZOCAINE vs BENZOYLECGONINE