Epinephrine

Common brands: Epipen, Epipen Jr, Auvi-Q, Adrenalin, Neffy

Top reporter: Viatris Specialty Llc

Catecholamine [EPC]alpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]beta-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]
63,255
Total Reports
29,826
Serious Reports
4,010
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.34%)

Patient Demographics

Male
18,308
Female
36,410

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Epinephrine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 5,742
7.7%
2 HEADACHE 4,268
5.7%
3 SINUSITIS 3,980
5.3%
4 FATIGUE 3,878
5.2%
5 DYSPNOEA 3,328
4.5%
6 PAIN 3,248
4.4%
7 NAUSEA 3,236
4.3%
8 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 3,138
4.2%
9 OFF LABEL USE 2,829
3.8%
10 COVID-19 2,609
3.5%
11 PNEUMONIA 2,582
3.5%
12 COUGH 2,192
2.9%
13 PYREXIA 2,162
2.9%
14 NASOPHARYNGITIS 2,151
2.9%
15 RASH 2,071
2.8%
16 PRURITUS 2,027
2.7%
17 VOMITING 1,956
2.6%
18 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION 1,919
2.6%
19 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,906
2.6%
20 MALAISE 1,899
2.5%
21 DIARRHOEA 1,896
2.5%
22 DIZZINESS 1,881
2.5%
23 FALL 1,865
2.5%
24 URTICARIA 1,795
2.4%
25 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 1,741
2.3%
26 PRODUCT QUALITY ISSUE 1,665
2.2%
27 ASTHMA 1,651
2.2%
28 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,646
2.2%
29 BRONCHITIS 1,611
2.2%
30 ANXIETY 1,610
2.2%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.