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Does CORTISONE Cause Hepatitis? 303 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 303 reports of Hepatitis have been filed in association with CORTISONE (Cortisone aceticum). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for CORTISONE.

303
Reports of Hepatitis with CORTISONE
2.7%
of all CORTISONE reports
222
Deaths
247
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatitis From CORTISONE?

Of the 303 reports, 222 (73.3%) resulted in death, 247 (81.5%) required hospitalization, and 221 (72.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CORTISONE. However, 303 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CORTISONE Cause?

Pain (6,289) Systemic lupus erythematosus (6,160) Drug ineffective (6,110) Alopecia (6,043) Pemphigus (5,992) Abdominal discomfort (5,980) Rheumatoid arthritis (5,879) Fatigue (5,859) Glossodynia (5,443) Swelling (5,334)

What Other Drugs Cause Hepatitis?

METHOTREXATE (1,835) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,450) TOCILIZUMAB (1,184) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (1,133) ADALIMUMAB (1,096) RITUXIMAB (1,017) ETANERCEPT (1,013) LEFLUNOMIDE (997) PEMBROLIZUMAB (935) NIVOLUMAB (930)

Which CORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatitis Risk?

CORTISONE vs CORTISONE\HYDROCORTISONE CORTISONE vs COSMETICS CORTISONE vs COUMADIN CORTISONE vs COUMADIN TABS CORTISONE vs COVID-19 CONVALESCENT PLASMA

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CORTISONE Full Profile All Hepatitis Reports All Drugs Causing Hepatitis CORTISONE Demographics