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Does PHENYLEPHRINE Cause Status epilepticus? 22 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 22 reports of Status epilepticus have been filed in association with PHENYLEPHRINE (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for PHENYLEPHRINE.

22
Reports of Status epilepticus with PHENYLEPHRINE
0.6%
of all PHENYLEPHRINE reports
7
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Status epilepticus From PHENYLEPHRINE?

Of the 22 reports, 7 (31.8%) resulted in death, 21 (95.5%) required hospitalization, and 3 (13.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Status epilepticus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PHENYLEPHRINE. However, 22 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PHENYLEPHRINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,184) Off label use (1,094) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (854) Pemphigus (813) Joint swelling (808) Rheumatoid arthritis (767) Condition aggravated (758) Pain (755) Pericarditis (754) Systemic lupus erythematosus (747)

What Other Drugs Cause Status epilepticus?

LEVETIRACETAM (1,883) LACOSAMIDE (874) VALPROIC ACID (587) PHENYTOIN (544) BUPROPION (490) LAMOTRIGINE (438) MIDAZOLAM (369) CLOBAZAM (366) PHENOBARBITAL (317) TOPIRAMATE (315)

Which PHENYLEPHRINE Alternatives Have Lower Status epilepticus Risk?

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