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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Embolism? 204 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 204 reports of Embolism have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

204
Reports of Embolism with DEXAMETHASONE
0.2%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
73
Deaths
123
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Embolism From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 204 reports, 73 (35.8%) resulted in death, 123 (60.3%) required hospitalization, and 21 (10.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 204 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 Embolism?

BEVACIZUMAB (378) PACLITAXEL (251) LENALIDOMIDE (206) RITUXIMAB (204) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (202) DOXORUBICIN (198) RIVAROXABAN (197) CARBOPLATIN (187) APIXABAN (181) NIVOLUMAB (171)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Embolism Risk?

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