Does BENZOCAINE Cause Choking? 6 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6 reports of Choking have been filed in association with BENZOCAINE (ANAL-ESE). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for BENZOCAINE.
6
Reports of Choking with BENZOCAINE
1.1%
of all BENZOCAINE reports
0
Deaths
0
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Choking From BENZOCAINE?
Of the 6 reports, and 1 (16.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Choking Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BENZOCAINE. However, 6 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)
Asthma (32)
Cyanosis (32)
Asthenia (30)
What Other Drugs Cause Choking?
ALBUTEROL (363)
CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (309)
OMALIZUMAB (288)
ADALIMUMAB (274)
DIMETHICONE\LOPERAMIDE (247)
TIOTROPIUM (244)
DUPILUMAB (223)
LEVODOPA (222)
MEPOLIZUMAB (214)
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (211)
Which BENZOCAINE Alternatives Have Lower Choking Risk?
BENZOCAINE vs BENZODIAZEPINE
BENZOCAINE vs BENZONATATE
BENZOCAINE vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE
BENZOCAINE vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE\CLINDAMYCIN
BENZOCAINE vs BENZOYLECGONINE