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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Infection? 240 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 240 reports of Infection have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

240
Reports of Infection with BUPRENORPHINE
0.3%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
104
Deaths
135
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 240 reports, 104 (43.3%) resulted in death, 135 (56.3%) required hospitalization, and 89 (37.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BUPRENORPHINE.

What Other Side Effects Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause?

Drug dependence (16,730) Overdose (13,977) Death (13,604) Toxicity to various agents (10,906) Pain (8,219) Drug withdrawal syndrome (7,149) Emotional distress (6,159) Drug abuse (4,344) Drug ineffective (4,261) Dependence (3,184)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPRENORPHINE\NALOXONE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION HYDROBROMIDE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION\DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION\NALTREXONE

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