Sevoflurane

Common brands: Ultane, Sojourn, Sevoflurane, (Volatile For Inhalation), Diprivan, Propofol

Top reporter: Abbvie Inc.

General Anesthetic [EPC]Opioid Agonist [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]
7,843
Total Reports
2,822
Serious Reports
552
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.04%)

Patient Demographics

Male
3,024
Female
3,056

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Sevoflurane.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 HYPOTENSION 578
8.5%
2 DRUG INTERACTION 480
7.1%
3 CARDIAC ARREST 417
6.2%
4 BRADYCARDIA 376
5.5%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 289
4.3%
6 HYPERTHERMIA MALIGNANT 280
4.1%
7 ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATION NEUROLOGICAL 275
4.1%
8 TACHYCARDIA 255
3.8%
9 SEROTONIN SYNDROME 252
3.7%
10 ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK 239
3.5%
11 ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION 232
3.4%
12 FOETAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 219
3.2%
13 OXYGEN SATURATION DECREASED 215
3.2%
14 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 214
3.2%
15 OFF LABEL USE 212
3.1%
16 BLOOD PRESSURE DECREASED 192
2.8%
17 DELAYED RECOVERY FROM ANAESTHESIA 183
2.7%
18 RHABDOMYOLYSIS 180
2.7%
19 BRONCHOSPASM 163
2.4%
20 HYPOXIA 161
2.4%
21 VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION 150
2.2%
22 ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATION 148
2.2%
23 VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA 147
2.2%
24 NAUSEA 143
2.1%
25 PULMONARY OEDEMA 143
2.1%
26 DYSPNOEA 141
2.1%
27 HYPERTENSION 131
1.9%
28 RESPIRATORY FAILURE 124
1.8%
29 METABOLIC ACIDOSIS 120
1.8%
30 BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED 117
1.7%

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.