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Does FENTANYL Cause Apnoea? 195 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 195 reports of Apnoea have been filed in association with FENTANYL (FENTANYL). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for FENTANYL.

195
Reports of Apnoea with FENTANYL
0.2%
of all FENTANYL reports
25
Deaths
83
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Apnoea From FENTANYL?

Of the 195 reports, 25 (12.8%) resulted in death, 83 (42.6%) required hospitalization, and 43 (22.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Apnoea Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FENTANYL. However, 195 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does FENTANYL Cause?

Death (16,577) Toxicity to various agents (15,546) Overdose (12,762) Drug abuse (12,390) Drug dependence (7,970) Drug ineffective (6,328) Pain (5,820) Product adhesion issue (4,541) Dependence (4,358) Drug withdrawal syndrome (3,206)

What Other Drugs Cause Apnoea?

MORPHINE (177) SODIUM OXYBATE (172) TRAMADOL (158) PALIVIZUMAB (148) QUETIAPINE (138) LORAZEPAM (115) ADALIMUMAB (109) LEVETIRACETAM (106) ACETAMINOPHEN (100) LIDOCAINE (93)

Which FENTANYL Alternatives Have Lower Apnoea Risk?

FENTANYL vs FENTANYL SYSTEM FENTANYL vs FENTANYL\FENTANYL FENTANYL vs FENTORA FENTANYL vs FERRIC ANHYDROUS FENTANYL vs FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE

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