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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Respiratory disorder? 780 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 780 reports of Respiratory disorder have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 8.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

780
Reports of Respiratory disorder with CHLORHEXIDINE
8.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
239
Deaths
295
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory disorder From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 780 reports, 239 (30.6%) resulted in death, 295 (37.8%) required hospitalization, and 299 (38.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory disorder Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 780 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 Respiratory disorder?

ADALIMUMAB (1,685) METHOTREXATE (1,335) ETANERCEPT (1,271) PREDNISONE (1,053) ABATACEPT (1,001) TOCILIZUMAB (1,000) LEFLUNOMIDE (952) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (923) GOLIMUMAB (880) ACETAMINOPHEN (869)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory disorder Risk?

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