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Does DIAMORPHINE Cause Respiratory depression? 127 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 127 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with DIAMORPHINE. This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for DIAMORPHINE.

127
Reports of Respiratory depression with DIAMORPHINE
1.4%
of all DIAMORPHINE reports
98
Deaths
32
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From DIAMORPHINE?

Of the 127 reports, 98 (77.2%) resulted in death, 32 (25.2%) required hospitalization, and 9 (7.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DIAMORPHINE. However, 127 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DIAMORPHINE Cause?

Drug abuse (3,887) Drug dependence (3,325) Overdose (2,325) Toxicity to various agents (1,541) Death (1,112) Drug withdrawal syndrome (732) Pain (556) Emotional distress (510) Substance abuse (484) Cardio-respiratory arrest (373)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which DIAMORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

DIAMORPHINE vs DIATRIZOATE MEGLUMINE\DIATRIZOATE DIAMORPHINE vs DIAZEPAM DIAMORPHINE vs DIAZOXIDE DIAMORPHINE vs DICHLORPHENAMIDE DIAMORPHINE vs DICLOFENAC

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