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Does DEXMEDETOMIDINE Cause Overdose? 55 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 55 reports of Overdose have been filed in association with DEXMEDETOMIDINE (Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for DEXMEDETOMIDINE.

55
Reports of Overdose with DEXMEDETOMIDINE
1.7%
of all DEXMEDETOMIDINE reports
4
Deaths
30
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Overdose From DEXMEDETOMIDINE?

Of the 55 reports, 4 (7.3%) resulted in death, 30 (54.5%) required hospitalization, and 13 (23.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Overdose Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXMEDETOMIDINE. However, 55 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEXMEDETOMIDINE Cause?

Bradycardia (363) Off label use (355) Drug ineffective (272) Hypotension (229) Cardiac arrest (191) Agitation (132) Product use in unapproved indication (115) Diabetes insipidus (110) Delirium (109) Product use issue (102)

What Other Drugs Cause Overdose?

OXYCODONE (51,222) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (30,936) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (29,876) MORPHINE (26,942) HYDROMORPHONE (25,322) BUPRENORPHINE (13,977) ADAPALENE (13,263) FENTANYL (12,762) TRAMADOL (12,705) HYDROCODONE (11,585)

Which DEXMEDETOMIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Overdose Risk?

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

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