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Does BETAMETHASONE Cause Hyperglycaemia? 42 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 42 reports of Hyperglycaemia have been filed in association with BETAMETHASONE (Betamethasone Valerate). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for BETAMETHASONE.

42
Reports of Hyperglycaemia with BETAMETHASONE
0.5%
of all BETAMETHASONE reports
6
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperglycaemia From BETAMETHASONE?

Of the 42 reports, 6 (14.3%) resulted in death, 28 (66.7%) required hospitalization, and 3 (7.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BETAMETHASONE. However, 42 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does BETAMETHASONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,068) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (1,201) Premature baby (1,060) Off label use (975) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (953) Macular degeneration (744) Nausea (671) Product use in unapproved indication (603) Premature delivery (602) Pyrexia (585)

What Other Drugs Cause Hyperglycaemia?

INSULIN GLARGINE (1,903) METFORMIN (1,626) ALPELISIB (1,575) DEXAMETHASONE (1,169) PREDNISONE (1,135) INSULIN LISPRO (743) PREDNISOLONE (705) INSULIN ASPART (646) INSULIN HUMAN (620) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (604)

Which BETAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Hyperglycaemia Risk?

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