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Does NALOXONE Cause Respiratory depression? 73 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 73 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with NALOXONE (Naloxone Hydrochloride). This represents 2.6% of all adverse event reports for NALOXONE.

73
Reports of Respiratory depression with NALOXONE
2.6%
of all NALOXONE reports
29
Deaths
54
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From NALOXONE?

Of the 73 reports, 29 (39.7%) resulted in death, 54 (74.0%) required hospitalization, and 24 (32.9%) 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 NALOXONE.

What Other Side Effects Does NALOXONE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (608) Drug ineffective (462) Overdose (381) Drug withdrawal syndrome (192) Drug dependence (189) Death (137) Drug abuse (134) Vomiting (133) Off label use (111) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (110)

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 NALOXONE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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