Skip to content
Important: This site presents data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). A report does not mean the drug caused the event. Full disclaimer.

Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Injection site swelling? 23 Reports in FDA Database

Boost Your Natural Energy & Metabolism

Mitolyn — 6 exotic plants to unlock your body's fat-burning power. 90-day guarantee.

Try Mitolyn Now

According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Injection site swelling have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

23
Reports of Injection site swelling with DEXAMETHASONE
0.0%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
5
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Injection site swelling From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 23 reports, 5 (21.7%) resulted in death, 3 (13.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (4.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Injection site swelling Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 23 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 Injection site swelling?

ETANERCEPT (9,992) DUPILUMAB (9,582) ADALIMUMAB (4,428) EVOLOCUMAB (1,933) GLATIRAMER (1,836) IXEKIZUMAB (1,615) TIRZEPATIDE (1,131) ENBREL (1,121) HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE (924) HUMIRA (838)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Injection site swelling Risk?

DEXAMETHASONE vs DEXAMETHASONE\DEXAMETHASONE DEXAMETHASONE vs DEXAMETHASONE\NEOMYCIN DEXAMETHASONE vs DEXAMETHASONE\NEOMYCIN\POLYMYXIN B DEXAMETHASONE vs DEXAMETHASONE\TOBRAMYCIN DEXAMETHASONE vs DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE

Related Pages

DEXAMETHASONE Full Profile All Injection site swelling Reports All Drugs Causing Injection site swelling DEXAMETHASONE Demographics