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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Bronchitis? 166 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 166 reports of Bronchitis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

166
Reports of Bronchitis with CHLORHEXIDINE
1.9%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
154
Deaths
91
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Bronchitis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 166 reports, 154 (92.8%) resulted in death, 91 (54.8%) required hospitalization, and 84 (50.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Bronchitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 166 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 Bronchitis?

ADALIMUMAB (3,880) ETANERCEPT (3,799) METHOTREXATE (2,233) TOFACITINIB (2,036) LENALIDOMIDE (1,998) OMALIZUMAB (1,785) HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (1,637) ALBUTEROL (1,525) ABATACEPT (1,519) PREDNISONE (1,496)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Bronchitis Risk?

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