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NITROPRUSSIDE: 44 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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44
Total FAERS Reports
4 (9.1%)
Deaths Reported
17
Hospitalizations
44
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
8
Life-Threatening

First Report: 200711 · Latest Report: 20220526

What Are the Most Common NITROPRUSSIDE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
14 reports (31.8%)
#2 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
10 reports (22.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Acute kidney injury
10 reports (22.7%)

All NITROPRUSSIDE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 14 31.8% 2 5
Acute kidney injury 10 22.7% 0 6
Toxicity to various agents 10 22.7% 0 6
Hypertension 7 15.9% 0 4
Vomiting 7 15.9% 0 4
Decreased appetite 5 11.4% 0 4
Fluid retention 5 11.4% 0 4
Oliguria 5 11.4% 0 4
Renal impairment 5 11.4% 0 1

Who Reports NITROPRUSSIDE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 35.0% female, 65.0% male. Average age: 38.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is NITROPRUSSIDE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2007 1 0 1
2012 1 0 1
2021 1 0 1
2022 4 0 4

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What Is NITROPRUSSIDE Used For?

IndicationReports
Hypertension 7
Product used for unknown indication 7
Blood pressure management 5

Official FDA Label for NITROPRUSSIDE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.