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Does PHENOBARBITAL Cause Respiratory depression? 159 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 159 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with PHENOBARBITAL (Phenobarbital Sodium). This represents 2.5% of all adverse event reports for PHENOBARBITAL.

159
Reports of Respiratory depression with PHENOBARBITAL
2.5%
of all PHENOBARBITAL reports
11
Deaths
126
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From PHENOBARBITAL?

Of the 159 reports, 11 (6.9%) resulted in death, 126 (79.2%) required hospitalization, and 17 (10.7%) 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 PHENOBARBITAL.

What Other Side Effects Does PHENOBARBITAL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,686) Off label use (781) Seizure (620) Multiple-drug resistance (406) Toxicity to various agents (392) Status epilepticus (317) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (274) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (266) Hypotension (256) Epilepsy (253)

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 PHENOBARBITAL Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENOLPHTHALEIN PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENOTHIAZINE PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENPROCOUMON PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENTERMINE PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENTERMINE\TOPIRAMATE

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