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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Asthma? 848 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 848 reports of Asthma have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 9.5% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

848
Reports of Asthma with CHLORHEXIDINE
9.5%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
653
Deaths
692
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Asthma From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 848 reports, 653 (77.0%) resulted in death, 692 (81.6%) required hospitalization, and 692 (81.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Asthma Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 848 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 Asthma?

ALBUTEROL (18,997) DUPILUMAB (12,312) MEPOLIZUMAB (11,033) BUDESONIDE\FORMOTEROL (10,045) PREDNISONE (10,028) OMALIZUMAB (9,354) MONTELUKAST (8,372) FLUTICASONE\SALMETEROL (7,985) TIOTROPIUM (7,944) BUDESONIDE (4,544)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Asthma Risk?

CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\CHLORHEXIDINE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMADINONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMEZANONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLOROQUINE

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