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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Adrenal insufficiency? 15 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 15 reports of Adrenal insufficiency have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

15
Reports of Adrenal insufficiency with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
14
Deaths
15
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Adrenal insufficiency From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 15 reports, 14 (93.3%) resulted in death, 15 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 15 (100.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Adrenal insufficiency Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 15 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause?

Rash (3,921) Joint swelling (3,779) Fatigue (3,486) Lower respiratory tract infection (3,485) Pruritus (3,476) Peripheral swelling (3,467) Pain (3,463) Hypersensitivity (3,453) Folliculitis (3,405) Impaired healing (3,341)

What Other Drugs Cause Adrenal insufficiency?

NIVOLUMAB (1,285) PEMBROLIZUMAB (1,270) PREDNISONE (1,105) IPILIMUMAB (851) METHOTREXATE (644) ADALIMUMAB (554) ETANERCEPT (546) TOCILIZUMAB (541) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (517) INFLIXIMAB (509)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Adrenal insufficiency Risk?

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