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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Oedema? 1,049 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,049 reports of Oedema have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 11.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

1,049
Reports of Oedema with CHLORHEXIDINE
11.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
781
Deaths
821
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Oedema From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 1,049 reports, 781 (74.5%) resulted in death, 821 (78.3%) required hospitalization, and 883 (84.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Oedema Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 1,049 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 Oedema?

RITUXIMAB (2,791) PREDNISONE (2,721) AMBRISENTAN (2,651) METHOTREXATE (2,244) ADALIMUMAB (2,141) TOCILIZUMAB (1,836) FOLIC ACID (1,781) ABATACEPT (1,754) TREPROSTINIL (1,705) DICLOFENAC (1,691)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Oedema Risk?

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