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NEOSTIGMINE: 252 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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252
Total FAERS Reports
18 (7.1%)
Deaths Reported
83
Hospitalizations
252
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
42
Life-Threatening
1
Disabilities

First Report: 19911104 · Latest Report: 20250506

What Are the Most Common NEOSTIGMINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Cardiac arrest
23 reports (9.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Hypotension
21 reports (8.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
20 reports (7.9%)

All NEOSTIGMINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Cardiac arrest 23 9.1% 5 6
Hypotension 21 8.3% 1 5
Bradycardia 20 7.9% 1 5
Drug ineffective 20 7.9% 0 9
Exposure during pregnancy 17 6.8% 0 2
Off label use 15 6.0% 0 7
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 12 4.8% 2 0
Atrioventricular block complete 10 4.0% 3 5
Maternal exposure during pregnancy 10 4.0% 0 0
Product use in unapproved indication 10 4.0% 2 2
Chorea 8 3.2% 0 8
Drug interaction 8 3.2% 1 3
Pulmonary oedema 8 3.2% 0 2
Anaphylactic reaction 7 2.8% 0 3
Premature delivery 7 2.8% 0 1
Toxicity to various agents 7 2.8% 3 7
Asthenia 6 2.4% 0 1
Cardio-respiratory arrest 6 2.4% 4 1
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 6 2.4% 0 5
Live birth 6 2.4% 0 1

Who Reports NEOSTIGMINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 55.1% female, 44.9% male. Average age: 45.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is NEOSTIGMINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2001 2 0 1
2011 1 0 1
2012 3 0 1
2014 10 0 3
2015 9 0 4
2016 4 0 1
2017 1 0 0
2018 3 0 0
2019 2 0 1
2020 2 0 1
2021 5 3 2
2022 4 1 1
2023 15 5 10
2024 1 0 0
2025 4 3 3

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What Is NEOSTIGMINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Neuromuscular blockade reversal 52
Product used for unknown indication 36
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction 22
Anaesthesia 17
Post lumbar puncture syndrome 11
General anaesthesia 9
Surgery 9
Anaesthesia reversal 7
Myasthenia gravis 6
Anaesthesia procedure 5

NEOSTIGMINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

NEOSTIGMINE vs NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULFATE NEOSTIGMINE vs NEPAFENAC NEOSTIGMINE vs NERATINIB NEOSTIGMINE vs NETARSUDIL NEOSTIGMINE vs NETUPITANT\PALONOSETRON NEOSTIGMINE vs NEULASTA NEOSTIGMINE vs NEUPOGEN NEOSTIGMINE vs NEUPRO NEOSTIGMINE vs NEURONTIN NEOSTIGMINE vs NEVIRAPINE

Official FDA Label for NEOSTIGMINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.