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Does TAPENTADOL Cause Respiratory depression? 53 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 53 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with TAPENTADOL (Nucynta). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for TAPENTADOL.

53
Reports of Respiratory depression with TAPENTADOL
0.2%
of all TAPENTADOL reports
20
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From TAPENTADOL?

Of the 53 reports, 20 (37.7%) resulted in death, 12 (22.6%) required hospitalization, and 7 (13.2%) 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 TAPENTADOL.

What Other Side Effects Does TAPENTADOL Cause?

Death (11,560) Toxicity to various agents (9,617) Overdose (5,843) Drug abuse (1,566) Drug dependence (1,019) Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal (945) Accidental overdose (693) Drug ineffective (633) Pain (436) Nausea (434)

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 TAPENTADOL Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

TAPENTADOL vs TAPINAROF TAPENTADOL vs TARCEVA TAPENTADOL vs TARLATAMAB TAPENTADOL vs TARLATAMAB-DLLE TAPENTADOL vs TASIGNA

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