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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Tachycardia? 235 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 235 reports of Tachycardia have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 2.6% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

235
Reports of Tachycardia with CHLORHEXIDINE
2.6%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
197
Deaths
151
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Tachycardia From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 235 reports, 197 (83.8%) resulted in death, 151 (64.3%) required hospitalization, and 176 (74.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Tachycardia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 235 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 Tachycardia?

ACETAMINOPHEN (1,867) QUETIAPINE (1,843) CLOZAPINE (1,760) LEVOTHYROXINE (1,705) OLANZAPINE (1,389) METHOTREXATE (1,238) ADALIMUMAB (1,178) RITUXIMAB (1,155) VENLAFAXINE (1,102) PREDNISONE (1,094)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Tachycardia Risk?

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