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Does MISOPROSTOL Cause Encephalopathy? 5 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 5 reports of Encephalopathy have been filed in association with MISOPROSTOL (Misoprostol). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for MISOPROSTOL.

5
Reports of Encephalopathy with MISOPROSTOL
0.1%
of all MISOPROSTOL reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalopathy From MISOPROSTOL?

Of the 5 reports, 2 (40.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (20.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MISOPROSTOL. However, 5 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MISOPROSTOL Cause?

Off label use (632) Haemorrhage (588) Abortion incomplete (535) Product use in unapproved indication (296) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (261) Pain (231) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (221) Foetal exposure during delivery (204) Drug ineffective (190) Anaemia (185)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalopathy?

BACLOFEN (845) METHOTREXATE (775) ACETAMINOPHEN (608) IFOSFAMIDE (585) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (552) TACROLIMUS (523) PREDNISONE (489) DEXAMETHASONE (428) METFORMIN (418) ETOPOSIDE (404)

Which MISOPROSTOL Alternatives Have Lower Encephalopathy Risk?

MISOPROSTOL vs MITAPIVAT MISOPROSTOL vs MITOMYCIN MISOPROSTOL vs MITOTANE MISOPROSTOL vs MITOXANTRONE MISOPROSTOL vs MITRAGYNINE\HERBALS

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MISOPROSTOL Full Profile All Encephalopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalopathy MISOPROSTOL Demographics