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Total Depodur reports: 31.
Depodur FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 2    Reported hospitalizations: 13.
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FDA Reported Depodur Side Effects: respiratory depression, sedation, oxygen saturation decreased, loss of consciousness, blood pressure decreased, hypotension, respiratory rate decreased, pruritus, ileus, post procedural complication, pain.
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Depodur Side Effects Report #5236598-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal infection, haemodialysis, hypotension, intestinal ischaemia, pain, post procedural complication, renal failure, restlessness. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG; X1; ED. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE SULPHATE. Patient died.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5236645-9
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, somnolence. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG X1 ED. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5237075-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 258.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain, post procedural complication and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gait disturbance, haemorrhage, ileus, nervous system disorder, oxygen saturation decreased, pruritus, sedation. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG; X1; ED. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, VERSED, FENTANYL, TORADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5238089-2
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with postoperative analgesia and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, heart rate decreased. DEPODUR dosage: 7 MG ONCE EPIDURAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5259505-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 258.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ileus, oxygen saturation decreased, pruritus, sedation. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG;X1;ED. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, VERSED, FENTANYL, NARCAN, TORADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5259506-8
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with pain management and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoea, overdose, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5259507-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 190.2 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, blood gases abnormal, blood pressure decreased, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG;X1;ED. During the same period patient was treated with BUPIVACAINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5293994-6
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain, respiratory depression, unresponsive to stimuli. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG;X1;ED. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5293995-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaesthetic complication, arthralgia, body temperature decreased, confusion postoperative, dyspnoea, loss of consciousness, procedural complication, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG;X1;ED. During the same period patient was treated with VERSED, FENTANYL, PROPOFOL, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5314306-5
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, pain, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG; X1; ED. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5314307-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, confusional state, hypoventilation, iatrogenic injury, loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, respiratory disorder, respiratory distress. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG; X1; ED. During the same period patient was treated with VERSED, FENTANYL, PROPOFOL, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5314559-3
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity. DEPODUR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5337853-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 258.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gait disturbance, ileus, oxygen saturation decreased, pruritus, sedation. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG;X1;ED. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, VERSED, FENTANYL, TORADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5337854-0
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG;. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5345431-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on May 21, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with postoperative analgesia and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, loss of consciousness, pulmonary embolism, pulse absent. DEPODUR dosage: 20 MG; X1; ED. Patient died on 05/19/2007.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5372108-8
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 294.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoxia. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG;X1;ED. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, PERCOCET, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5372109-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory arrest, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG;X1;ED. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5051779-X
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with joint arthroplasty and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, cardiac enzymes increased, electrocardiogram t wave inversion, encephalopathy, hypotension, hypothermia, mental status changes, myocardial ischaemia, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 10MG X1 EPIDURAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5051903-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on July 13, 2006. Female patient, weighting 290.0 lb, was diagnosed with knee arthroplasty and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, urinary retention. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG X1 EPIDURAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5067438-3
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 258.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure diastolic decreased, blood pressure systolic increased, body temperature increased, heart rate increased, loss of consciousness, oxygen saturation decreased, post procedural complication, respiratory depression, respiratory rate decreased. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG, EPIDURAL. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL, VERSED, ZOFRAN, PERCOSET, MORPHINE SULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5067472-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on July 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, encephalopathy, hypotension, hypothermia, mental status changes, myocardial ischaemia, respiratory depression, respiratory rate decreased, urinary retention. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG (ONCE). Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5100678-3
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, blood gases abnormal, blood pressure decreased, pco2 increased, po2 increased, respiratory depression, sleep apnoea syndrome. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG (ONCE), EPIDURAL. During the same period patient was treated with BUPIVACAINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5103627-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with surgery and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased. DEPODUR dosage: 10MG ONCE EPIDURAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5108837-0
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 282.2 lb, was diagnosed with postoperative analgesia and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, hypoxia, post procedural complication. DEPODUR dosage: 10MG ONE TIME DOSE IM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5145234-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on June 05, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with postoperative analgesia and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoea, respiratory depression, respiratory rate decreased. DEPODUR dosage: (10 MG,1 ONCE),EPIDURAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE, CHONDROITIN. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5145235-8
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5145240-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG (ONCE),EPIDURAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5162460-0
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 258.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain management and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, anaesthetic complication, sedation. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG EPIDURALLY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5397524-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on July 24, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoventilation, oxygen saturation decreased, respiratory acidosis, sedation. DEPODUR dosage: 11 MG EPIDURAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, DOCUSATE, CEFAZOLIN, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, URSODIOL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, GLYCOPYRROLATE. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5397812-7
DEPODUR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pain management and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory distress. DEPODUR dosage: 15 MG ONCE EPIDURAL. Patient recovered.

Depodur Side Effects Report #5398962-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DEPODUR problem on July 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with knee arthroplasty, pain management, postoperative care and was treated with DEPODUR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory depression. DEPODUR dosage: 10 MG ONCE EPIDURAL. Patient recovered.

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