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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Anaphylactic shock? 73 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 73 reports of Anaphylactic shock have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

73
Reports of Anaphylactic shock with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.8%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
2
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Anaphylactic shock From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 73 reports, 2 (2.7%) resulted in death, 18 (24.7%) required hospitalization, and 54 (74.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Anaphylactic shock Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 73 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 Anaphylactic shock?

PROPOFOL (1,494) ROCURONIUM (897) SUFENTANIL (865) AMOXICILLIN (810) CARBOPLATIN (632) DEXAMETHASONE (621) PACLITAXEL (604) KETAMINE (568) OMALIZUMAB (552) LIDOCAINE (532)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Anaphylactic shock Risk?

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