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Does CODEINE Cause Respiratory arrest? 127 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 127 reports of Respiratory arrest have been filed in association with CODEINE (Codeine-Guaifenesin). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for CODEINE.

127
Reports of Respiratory arrest with CODEINE
0.6%
of all CODEINE reports
108
Deaths
32
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory arrest From CODEINE?

Of the 127 reports, 108 (85.0%) resulted in death, 32 (25.2%) required hospitalization, and 11 (8.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory arrest Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory arrest is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CODEINE.

What Other Side Effects Does CODEINE Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (7,479) Toxicity to various agents (2,951) Drug ineffective (2,632) Drug abuse (2,122) Pain (2,024) Rash (1,931) Nausea (1,907) Rheumatoid arthritis (1,861) Headache (1,701) Off label use (1,662)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory arrest?

FENTANYL (1,278) ALPRAZOLAM (1,046) OXYCODONE (989) COCAINE (611) GABAPENTIN (599) ALCOHOL (571) MORPHINE (558) QUETIAPINE (533) DIAZEPAM (523) ACETAMINOPHEN (492)

Which CODEINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory arrest Risk?

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