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Does BUPIVACAINE Cause Brain injury? 21 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 21 reports of Brain injury have been filed in association with BUPIVACAINE (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for BUPIVACAINE.

21
Reports of Brain injury with BUPIVACAINE
0.2%
of all BUPIVACAINE reports
8
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Brain injury From BUPIVACAINE?

Of the 21 reports, 8 (38.1%) resulted in death, 8 (38.1%) required hospitalization, and 11 (52.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Brain injury Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BUPIVACAINE. However, 21 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does BUPIVACAINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (3,068) Off label use (912) Pain (746) Anaesthetic complication (585) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (491) Hypotension (460) Hypoaesthesia (455) Exposure during pregnancy (391) Nausea (328) Drug withdrawal syndrome (280)

What Other Drugs Cause Brain injury?

OXYCODONE (603) MORPHINE (341) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (275) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (265) TRAMADOL (242) ARIPIPRAZOLE (238) HYDROMORPHONE (231) FENTANYL (218) PREGABALIN (198) ADALIMUMAB (179)

Which BUPIVACAINE Alternatives Have Lower Brain injury Risk?

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