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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Thrombocytopenia? 128 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 128 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

128
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with CHLORHEXIDINE
1.4%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
116
Deaths
120
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 128 reports, 116 (90.6%) resulted in death, 120 (93.8%) required hospitalization, and 119 (93.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 128 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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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