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Does PROMETHAZINE Cause Respiratory arrest? 47 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 47 reports of Respiratory arrest have been filed in association with PROMETHAZINE (Promethazine Hydrochloride). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for PROMETHAZINE.

47
Reports of Respiratory arrest with PROMETHAZINE
0.6%
of all PROMETHAZINE reports
32
Deaths
26
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory arrest From PROMETHAZINE?

Of the 47 reports, 32 (68.1%) resulted in death, 26 (55.3%) required hospitalization, and 5 (10.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory arrest Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PROMETHAZINE. However, 47 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PROMETHAZINE Cause?

Intentional overdose (3,193) Intentional self-injury (2,869) Toxicity to various agents (742) Tachycardia (653) Drug hypersensitivity (627) Fatigue (617) Depressed level of consciousness (522) Somnolence (510) Drug abuse (359) Akathisia (343)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory arrest?

FENTANYL (1,278) ALPRAZOLAM (1,046) OXYCODONE (989) COCAINE (611) GABAPENTIN (599) ALCOHOL (571) MORPHINE (558) QUETIAPINE (533) DIAZEPAM (523) ACETAMINOPHEN (492)

Which PROMETHAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory arrest Risk?

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