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Does DEXMEDETOMIDINE Cause Agitation? 132 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 132 reports of Agitation have been filed in association with DEXMEDETOMIDINE (Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride). This represents 4.0% of all adverse event reports for DEXMEDETOMIDINE.

132
Reports of Agitation with DEXMEDETOMIDINE
4.0%
of all DEXMEDETOMIDINE reports
9
Deaths
82
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Agitation From DEXMEDETOMIDINE?

Of the 132 reports, 9 (6.8%) resulted in death, 82 (62.1%) required hospitalization, and 23 (17.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Agitation Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DEXMEDETOMIDINE Cause?

Bradycardia (363) Off label use (355) Drug ineffective (272) Hypotension (229) Cardiac arrest (191) Product use in unapproved indication (115) Diabetes insipidus (110) Delirium (109) Product use issue (102) Withdrawal syndrome (99)

What Other Drugs Cause Agitation?

DULOXETINE (3,630) QUETIAPINE (1,845) OLANZAPINE (1,695) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,329) SERTRALINE (1,248) RISPERIDONE (1,068) PREGABALIN (963) DIAZEPAM (943) VENLAFAXINE (941) LORAZEPAM (930)

Which DEXMEDETOMIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Agitation Risk?

DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE\SERDEXMETHYLPHENIDATE DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXPANTHENOL DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXRAZOXANE DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXTRAN 70\HYPROMELLOSE 2910

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