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Does MEPERIDINE Cause Respiratory depression? 32 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 32 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with MEPERIDINE (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for MEPERIDINE.

32
Reports of Respiratory depression with MEPERIDINE
0.5%
of all MEPERIDINE reports
14
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From MEPERIDINE?

Of the 32 reports, 14 (43.8%) resulted in death, 12 (37.5%) required hospitalization, and 2 (6.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory depression 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 Respiratory depression?

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

Which MEPERIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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

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MEPERIDINE Full Profile All Respiratory depression Reports All Drugs Causing Respiratory depression MEPERIDINE Demographics