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Does BUPIVACAINE Cause Myositis? 19 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 19 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with BUPIVACAINE (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for BUPIVACAINE.

19
Reports of Myositis with BUPIVACAINE
0.2%
of all BUPIVACAINE reports
5
Deaths
17
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From BUPIVACAINE?

Of the 19 reports, 5 (26.3%) resulted in death, 17 (89.5%) required hospitalization, and 5 (26.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BUPIVACAINE. However, 19 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which BUPIVACAINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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