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CARBON DIOXIDE: 107 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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107
Total FAERS Reports
17 (15.9%)
Deaths Reported
17
Hospitalizations
107
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
17
Life-Threatening
Airgas Usa, LLC
Manufacturer
Prescription
Status

Drug Class: Radiographic Contrast Agent [EPC] · Route: RESPIRATORY (INHALATION) · Manufacturer: Airgas Usa, LLC · FDA Application: 205764 · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20131204 · Latest Report: 20191115

What Are the Most Common CARBON DIOXIDE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Air embolism
40 reports (37.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Subcutaneous emphysema
20 reports (18.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Off label use
16 reports (15.0%)

All CARBON DIOXIDE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Air embolism 40 37.4% 8 5
Subcutaneous emphysema 20 18.7% 0 3
Off label use 16 15.0% 3 1
Pneumoperitoneum 9 8.4% 0 4
Hypotension 7 6.5% 2 0
Cardiac arrest 6 5.6% 5 0
Drug administration error 6 5.6% 0 0
Pco2 increased 5 4.7% 0 0
Pneumomediastinum 5 4.7% 0 1

Who Reports CARBON DIOXIDE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 68.5% female, 31.5% male. Average age: 55.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is CARBON DIOXIDE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2013 1 1 0
2015 1 1 0
2016 1 0 1
2017 5 0 3
2018 9 0 0
2019 1 0 0

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What Is CARBON DIOXIDE Used For?

IndicationReports
Laparoscopic surgery 18
Laparoscopy 15
Product used for unknown indication 9

CARBON DIOXIDE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Other Drugs in Same Class: Radiographic Contrast Agent [EPC]

IOHEXOL (5,879) IOPROMIDE (3,180) IOPAMIDOL (2,145) IODIXANOL (2,068) IOVERSOL (1,521) IOMEPROL (1,121) BARIUM (412) DIATRIZOATE MEGLUMINE (57) View all → Class side effects → Compare in class →

Official FDA Label for CARBON DIOXIDE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.