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Does MEPERIDINE Cause Cardiac arrest? 51 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 51 reports of Cardiac arrest have been filed in association with MEPERIDINE (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for MEPERIDINE.

51
Reports of Cardiac arrest with MEPERIDINE
0.8%
of all MEPERIDINE reports
29
Deaths
15
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiac arrest From MEPERIDINE?

Of the 51 reports, 29 (56.9%) resulted in death, 15 (29.4%) required hospitalization, and 9 (17.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiac arrest Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Cardiac arrest is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for MEPERIDINE.

What Other Side Effects Does MEPERIDINE Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (3,278) Drug ineffective (1,033) Pain (828) Nausea (798) Drug intolerance (757) Overdose (675) Hyperhidrosis (654) Off label use (640) Rash (640) Drug dependence (522)

What Other Drugs Cause Cardiac arrest?

FENTANYL (1,711) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (1,336) ALPRAZOLAM (1,252) OXYCODONE (1,234) METFORMIN (1,209) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,108) BUPROPION (1,028) ACETAMINOPHEN (947) QUETIAPINE (931) MORPHINE (803)

Which MEPERIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiac arrest Risk?

MEPERIDINE vs MEPIVACAINE MEPERIDINE vs MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE MEPERIDINE vs MEPOLIZUMAB MEPERIDINE vs MEPROBAMATE MEPERIDINE vs MERCAPTOPURINE

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