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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Lupus-like syndrome? 365 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 365 reports of Lupus-like syndrome have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 4.1% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

365
Reports of Lupus-like syndrome with CHLORHEXIDINE
4.1%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
361
Deaths
291
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lupus-like syndrome From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 365 reports, 361 (98.9%) resulted in death, 291 (79.7%) required hospitalization, and 289 (79.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lupus-like syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 365 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 Lupus-like syndrome?

INFLIXIMAB (2,158) ADALIMUMAB (1,745) METHOTREXATE (775) ETANERCEPT (720) ABATACEPT (644) PREDNISONE (638) TOCILIZUMAB (629) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (593) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (593) USTEKINUMAB (587)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Lupus-like syndrome Risk?

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

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