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Does OXYCODONE Cause Respiratory depression? 662 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 662 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with OXYCODONE (Oxycodone Hydrochloride). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for OXYCODONE.

662
Reports of Respiratory depression with OXYCODONE
0.4%
of all OXYCODONE reports
284
Deaths
273
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From OXYCODONE?

Of the 662 reports, 284 (42.9%) resulted in death, 273 (41.2%) required hospitalization, and 131 (19.8%) 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 OXYCODONE.

What Other Side Effects Does OXYCODONE Cause?

Drug dependence (104,927) Pain (55,423) Overdose (51,222) Emotional distress (49,050) Drug withdrawal syndrome (36,595) Death (23,259) Toxicity to various agents (17,518) Drug abuse (11,835) Drug ineffective (7,451) Depression (6,871)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425) QUETIAPINE (403)

Which OXYCODONE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

OXYCODONE vs OXYCODONE TEREPHTHALATE OXYCODONE vs OXYCODONE\OXYCODONE OXYCODONE vs OXYCONTIN OXYCODONE vs OXYGEN OXYCODONE vs OXYMETAZOLINE

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