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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Interstitial lung disease? 7 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 7 reports of Interstitial lung disease have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

7
Reports of Interstitial lung disease with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.1%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
6
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Interstitial lung disease From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 7 reports, 6 (85.7%) resulted in death, 6 (85.7%) required hospitalization, and 7 (100.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Interstitial lung disease Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 7 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 Interstitial lung disease?

METHOTREXATE (3,049) RITUXIMAB (2,458) PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,113) PREDNISONE (1,850) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,725) NIVOLUMAB (1,538) AMIODARONE (1,421) DOXORUBICIN (1,352) ETANERCEPT (1,267) ADALIMUMAB (1,250)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Interstitial lung disease Risk?

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