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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Visual impairment? 355 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 355 reports of Visual impairment have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 4.0% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

355
Reports of Visual impairment with CHLORHEXIDINE
4.0%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
350
Deaths
260
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Visual impairment From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 355 reports, 350 (98.6%) resulted in death, 260 (73.2%) required hospitalization, and 256 (72.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Visual impairment Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 355 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 Visual impairment?

INSULIN GLARGINE (5,793) INSULIN LISPRO (4,654) ADALIMUMAB (3,770) DUPILUMAB (3,089) ETANERCEPT (2,489) FINGOLIMOD (2,147) AFLIBERCEPT (1,836) PREGABALIN (1,714) METHOTREXATE (1,588) TOFACITINIB (1,544)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Visual impairment Risk?

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