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MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE: 156 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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156
Total FAERS Reports
5 (3.2%)
Deaths Reported
42
Hospitalizations
156
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
14
Life-Threatening
4
Disabilities

Active Ingredient: MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ·

First Report: 20080417 · Latest Report: 20190510

What Are the Most Common MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
21 reports (13.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
17 reports (10.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Dyspnoea
14 reports (9.0%)

All MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 21 13.5% 0 0
Toxicity to various agents 17 10.9% 2 9
Dyspnoea 14 9.0% 0 2
Dizziness 11 7.1% 0 4
Seizure 11 7.1% 2 3
Vomiting 8 5.1% 0 4
Bradycardia 7 4.5% 3 2
Drug hypersensitivity 7 4.5% 0 1
Nausea 7 4.5% 0 3
Neurotoxicity 7 4.5% 0 0
Paraesthesia 7 4.5% 0 2
Anaphylactic reaction 6 3.9% 0 3
Hypotension 6 3.9% 1 0
Tinnitus 6 3.9% 0 3
Tremor 6 3.9% 0 0
Dysphonia 5 3.2% 0 1
Headache 5 3.2% 0 1
Hypertension 5 3.2% 1 2
Hypoaesthesia oral 5 3.2% 0 0
Malaise 5 3.2% 0 1

Who Reports MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 64.4% female, 35.6% male. Average age: 54.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2008 1 0 0
2012 1 1 1
2013 1 0 0
2014 4 0 1
2015 6 0 1
2016 16 0 3
2017 15 0 4
2018 27 0 7
2019 5 0 0

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What Is MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Local anaesthesia 55
Nerve block 14
Product used for unknown indication 13
Anaesthesia 8
Epidural anaesthesia 8
Spinal anaesthesia 7
Dental local anaesthesia 6

MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MEPOLIZUMAB MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MEPROBAMATE MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MERCAPTOPURINE MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MEROPENEM MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MEROPENEM ANHYDROUS MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MESALAMINE MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs MESNA MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs METAMIZOLE MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs METARAMINOL MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE vs METAXALONE

Official FDA Label for MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.