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Does FENTANYL Cause Pruritus? 709 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 709 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with FENTANYL (FENTANYL). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for FENTANYL.

709
Reports of Pruritus with FENTANYL
0.8%
of all FENTANYL reports
13
Deaths
131
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From FENTANYL?

Of the 709 reports, 13 (1.8%) resulted in death, 131 (18.5%) required hospitalization, and 22 (3.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which FENTANYL Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

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

Related Pages

FENTANYL Full Profile All Pruritus Reports All Drugs Causing Pruritus FENTANYL Demographics