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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Central nervous system lesion? 117 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 117 reports of Central nervous system lesion have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

117
Reports of Central nervous system lesion with DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
30
Deaths
57
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Central nervous system lesion From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 117 reports, 30 (25.6%) resulted in death, 57 (48.7%) required hospitalization, and 14 (12.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Central nervous system lesion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 117 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause?

Off label use (13,439) Plasma cell myeloma (9,207) Drug ineffective (8,359) Pneumonia (6,073) Neutropenia (6,050) Thrombocytopenia (5,873) Diarrhoea (4,816) Pyrexia (4,639) Disease progression (4,545) Febrile neutropenia (4,382)

What Other Drugs Cause Central nervous system lesion?

FINGOLIMOD (2,416) DIMETHYL (1,152) INTERFERON BETA-1A (978) NATALIZUMAB (627) DALFAMPRIDINE (561) GLATIRAMER (492) TERIFLUNOMIDE (315) ADALIMUMAB (229) OFATUMUMAB (185) RITUXIMAB (151)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Central nervous system lesion Risk?

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