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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Myositis? 155 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 155 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

155
Reports of Myositis with CHLORHEXIDINE
1.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
154
Deaths
155
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 155 reports, 154 (99.4%) resulted in death, 155 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 154 (99.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 155 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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