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Does PROPOFOL Cause Encephalitis? 23 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Encephalitis have been filed in association with PROPOFOL (Propofol). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for PROPOFOL.

23
Reports of Encephalitis with PROPOFOL
0.1%
of all PROPOFOL reports
21
Deaths
21
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalitis From PROPOFOL?

Of the 23 reports, 21 (91.3%) resulted in death, 21 (91.3%) required hospitalization, and 21 (91.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PROPOFOL. However, 23 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PROPOFOL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,627) Anaphylactic shock (1,494) Hypotension (1,388) Off label use (889) Anaphylactic reaction (862) Cardiac arrest (758) Bradycardia (470) Tachycardia (464) Propofol infusion syndrome (420) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (389)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalitis?

NIVOLUMAB (377) METHOTREXATE (372) PREDNISONE (365) PEMBROLIZUMAB (352) RITUXIMAB (263) TACROLIMUS (253) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (244) ATEZOLIZUMAB (236) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (228) PREDNISOLONE (190)

Which PROPOFOL Alternatives Have Lower Encephalitis Risk?

PROPOFOL vs PROPOXYPHENE PROPOFOL vs PROPOXYPHENE/ACETAMINOPHEN PROPOFOL vs PROPRANOLOL PROPOFOL vs PROPRANOLOL\PROPRANOLOL PROPOFOL vs PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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PROPOFOL Full Profile All Encephalitis Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalitis PROPOFOL Demographics