PENTAZOCINE: 887 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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887
Total FAERS Reports
294 (33.1%)
Deaths Reported
91
Hospitalizations
887
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
18
Life-Threatening
13
Disabilities
Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
FDA Approved
Discontinued
Status
FDA Application: 016194 ·
First Report: 19750101 · Latest Report: 20241201
What Are the Most Common PENTAZOCINE Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
322 reports (36.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Pruritus
196 reports (22.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Tachycardia
193 reports (21.8%)
All PENTAZOCINE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug hypersensitivity | 322 | 36.3% | 0 | 3 |
| Pruritus | 196 | 22.1% | 181 | 11 |
| Tachycardia | 193 | 21.8% | 188 | 2 |
| Haemorrhagic stroke | 185 | 20.9% | 185 | 0 |
| Cardio-respiratory arrest | 177 | 20.0% | 174 | 1 |
| Diarrhoea | 177 | 20.0% | 171 | 1 |
| Dizziness | 177 | 20.0% | 169 | 1 |
| Ocular discomfort | 177 | 20.0% | 176 | 0 |
| Dyspnoea | 176 | 19.8% | 169 | 0 |
| Insomnia | 175 | 19.7% | 167 | 1 |
| Amaurosis fugax | 174 | 19.6% | 174 | 0 |
| Arthralgia | 174 | 19.6% | 170 | 1 |
| Fall | 174 | 19.6% | 173 | 1 |
| Altered state of consciousness | 172 | 19.4% | 172 | 0 |
| Coma | 172 | 19.4% | 170 | 1 |
| Chills | 171 | 19.3% | 168 | 0 |
| Eye pain | 171 | 19.3% | 171 | 0 |
| Ascites | 170 | 19.2% | 170 | 0 |
| Blindness | 170 | 19.2% | 168 | 0 |
| Haematemesis | 170 | 19.2% | 169 | 0 |
Who Reports PENTAZOCINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 80.9% female, 19.1% male. Average age: 58.0 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is PENTAZOCINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1 | 15 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
What Is PENTAZOCINE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 332 |
| Pain | 50 |
| Analgesic therapy | 15 |
| Abdominal pain | 8 |
| Anaesthesia | 7 |
| Headache | 6 |
PENTAZOCINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
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PENTAZOCINE vs PENTOSTATIN
PENTAZOCINE vs PENTOXIFYLLINE
PENTAZOCINE vs PERAMIVIR
PENTAZOCINE vs PERAMPANEL
PENTAZOCINE vs PERAZINE
PENTAZOCINE vs PERCOCET
PENTAZOCINE vs PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE
PENTAZOCINE vs PERFLUTREN
Official FDA Label for PENTAZOCINE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.