LIMAPROST: 136 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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136
Total FAERS Reports
25 (18.4%)
Deaths Reported
79
Hospitalizations
136
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
7
Life-Threatening
5
Disabilities
First Report: 20030106 · Latest Report: 20241227
What Are the Most Common LIMAPROST Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Pneumonia
16 reports (11.8%)
#2 Most Reported
Cardiac failure
11 reports (8.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Pyrexia
10 reports (7.4%)
All LIMAPROST Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 16 | 11.8% | 5 | 15 |
| Cardiac failure | 11 | 8.1% | 4 | 10 |
| Pyrexia | 10 | 7.4% | 0 | 9 |
| Hepatic function abnormal | 7 | 5.2% | 1 | 5 |
| Interstitial lung disease | 7 | 5.2% | 2 | 6 |
| Renal impairment | 7 | 5.2% | 4 | 3 |
| Tubulointerstitial nephritis | 7 | 5.2% | 0 | 3 |
| Dyspnoea | 6 | 4.4% | 1 | 5 |
| Gait disturbance | 6 | 4.4% | 1 | 5 |
| Off label use | 6 | 4.4% | 2 | 5 |
| Anaemia | 5 | 3.7% | 2 | 4 |
| Decreased appetite | 5 | 3.7% | 0 | 4 |
| Dehydration | 5 | 3.7% | 3 | 3 |
| Diarrhoea | 5 | 3.7% | 2 | 4 |
| Fall | 5 | 3.7% | 2 | 5 |
| Weight increased | 5 | 3.7% | 0 | 1 |
Who Reports LIMAPROST Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 50.4% female, 49.6% male. Average age: 76.3 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →
Is LIMAPROST Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 17 | 5 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What Is LIMAPROST Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 44 |
| Lumbar spinal stenosis | 23 |
| Hypertension | 7 |
| Spinal stenosis | 6 |
LIMAPROST vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
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LIMAPROST vs LINEZOLID
LIMAPROST vs LINZESS
LIMAPROST vs LIORESAL
LIMAPROST vs LIORESAL INTRATHECAL
LIMAPROST vs LIORESAL INTRATHECAL /ML
LIMAPROST vs LIOTHYRONINE
Official FDA Label for LIMAPROST
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.