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ZOTEPINE: 154 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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154
Total FAERS Reports
40 (26.0%)
Deaths Reported
72
Hospitalizations
154
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
13
Life-Threatening
5
Disabilities

First Report: 20060817 · Latest Report: 20240101

What Are the Most Common ZOTEPINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
36 reports (23.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
11 reports (7.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Depressed level of consciousness
10 reports (6.5%)

All ZOTEPINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 36 23.4% 15 20
Drug ineffective 11 7.1% 0 6
Depressed level of consciousness 10 6.5% 5 5
Pneumonia 9 5.8% 6 2
Colitis ischaemic 8 5.2% 5 6
Dysphagia 8 5.2% 3 4
Extrapyramidal disorder 8 5.2% 0 4
Respiratory failure 8 5.2% 8 3
Salivary hypersecretion 8 5.2% 4 6
Shock 8 5.2% 5 7
Delusion 7 4.6% 3 3
Muscle rigidity 7 4.6% 3 5
Pyrexia 7 4.6% 2 6
Altered state of consciousness 6 3.9% 1 5
Constipation 6 3.9% 2 3
Death 6 3.9% 6 4
Hyperhidrosis 6 3.9% 3 6
Psychiatric symptom 6 3.9% 2 5
Suicide attempt 6 3.9% 0 5
Weight increased 6 3.9% 1 3

Who Reports ZOTEPINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 47.0% female, 53.0% male. Average age: 46.3 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →

Is ZOTEPINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2006 2 2 0
2007 1 1 0
2008 1 0 1
2010 2 0 0
2012 4 1 3
2013 9 9 3
2014 7 2 4
2015 2 1 0
2016 14 3 8
2017 11 0 8
2018 5 1 2
2019 3 2 1
2020 2 0 2
2021 2 0 0
2022 4 0 2
2023 2 0 2
2024 1 0 1

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What Is ZOTEPINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Schizophrenia 49
Product used for unknown indication 45
Psychotic disorder 19
Bipolar i disorder 8
Schizoaffective disorder 5

ZOTEPINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

ZOTEPINE vs ZUCLOPENTHIXOL ZOTEPINE vs ZUCLOPENTHIXOL DECANOATE ZOTEPINE vs ZURANOLONE ZOTEPINE vs ZYPREXA ZOTEPINE vs ZYTIGA ZOTEPINE vs ZYVOX ZOTEPINE vs 5-FLUOROURACIL ZOTEPINE vs 5-FU ZOTEPINE vs 6-ACETYLMORPHINE ZOTEPINE vs ABACAVIR

Official FDA Label for ZOTEPINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.