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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Hypotension? 121 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 121 reports of Hypotension have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

121
Reports of Hypotension with CHLORHEXIDINE
1.4%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
26
Deaths
62
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypotension From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 121 reports, 26 (21.5%) resulted in death, 62 (51.2%) required hospitalization, and 76 (62.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypotension Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 121 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 Hypotension?

SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (11,718) AMLODIPINE (6,504) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (4,694) FUROSEMIDE (4,468) TREPROSTINIL (4,412) METOPROLOL (3,213) RITUXIMAB (3,208) METFORMIN (3,116) LENALIDOMIDE (2,920) ACETAMINOPHEN (2,817)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Hypotension Risk?

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

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