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Does VANCOMYCIN Cause Respiratory depression? 25 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 25 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with VANCOMYCIN (Vancomycin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for VANCOMYCIN.

25
Reports of Respiratory depression with VANCOMYCIN
0.1%
of all VANCOMYCIN reports
2
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From VANCOMYCIN?

Of the 25 reports, 2 (8.0%) resulted in death, 13 (52.0%) required hospitalization, and 10 (40.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VANCOMYCIN. However, 25 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does VANCOMYCIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (4,938) Acute kidney injury (4,018) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (2,509) Off label use (2,070) Drug hypersensitivity (2,046) Pyrexia (1,596) Rash (1,461) Condition aggravated (1,189) Pruritus (958) Septic shock (766)

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 VANCOMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

VANCOMYCIN vs VANDETANIB VANCOMYCIN vs VARDENAFIL VANCOMYCIN vs VARENICLINE VANCOMYCIN vs VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS STRAIN OKA/MERCK LIVE ANTIGEN VANCOMYCIN vs VASOPRESSIN

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VANCOMYCIN Full Profile All Respiratory depression Reports All Drugs Causing Respiratory depression VANCOMYCIN Demographics