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CORTICOSTEROIDS: 54 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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54
Total FAERS Reports
8 (14.8%)
Deaths Reported
24
Hospitalizations
54
As Primary/Secondary Suspect

First Report: 2005 · Latest Report: 20140525

What Are the Most Common CORTICOSTEROIDS Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Osteonecrosis
6 reports (11.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Malaise
5 reports (9.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Foetal exposure during pregnancy
5 reports (9.3%)

All CORTICOSTEROIDS Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Osteonecrosis 6 11.1% 0 4
Drug ineffective 5 9.3% 1 1
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 5 9.3% 0 2
Malaise 5 9.3% 0 4

Who Reports CORTICOSTEROIDS Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 39.4 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is CORTICOSTEROIDS Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2005 1 0 0
2009 1 0 1
2010 1 0 0
2011 1 1 1
2012 1 0 1
2013 8 1 6
2014 5 0 3

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What Is CORTICOSTEROIDS Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 11
Immunosuppression 9

Official FDA Label for CORTICOSTEROIDS

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.