METAMIZOL: 71 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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71
Total FAERS Reports
8 (11.3%)
Deaths Reported
37
Hospitalizations
71
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
12
Life-Threatening
1
Disabilities
Active Ingredient: METAMIZOL SODIUM ·
First Report: 20131213 · Latest Report: 20240507
What Are the Most Common METAMIZOL Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Agranulocytosis
8 reports (11.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
7 reports (9.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Hypertransaminasaemia
6 reports (8.5%)
All METAMIZOL Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agranulocytosis | 8 | 11.3% | 1 | 5 |
| Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms | 7 | 9.9% | 1 | 7 |
| Hypertransaminasaemia | 6 | 8.5% | 0 | 2 |
| Hyperbilirubinaemia | 5 | 7.0% | 0 | 0 |
Who Reports METAMIZOL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 63.1% female, 36.9% male. Average age: 54.6 years. Most reports from: ES. View detailed demographics →
Is METAMIZOL Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
What Is METAMIZOL Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Pain | 24 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 12 |
| Back pain | 5 |
Official FDA Label for METAMIZOL
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.