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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Leukocytosis? 235 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 235 reports of Leukocytosis have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

235
Reports of Leukocytosis with DEXAMETHASONE
0.2%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
71
Deaths
112
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Leukocytosis From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 235 reports, 71 (30.2%) resulted in death, 112 (47.7%) required hospitalization, and 28 (11.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Leukocytosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 235 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 Leukocytosis?

CLOZAPINE (1,460) PREDNISONE (419) ACETAMINOPHEN (356) METFORMIN (345) RUXOLITINIB (320) RITUXIMAB (272) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (252) AMLODIPINE (250) IBRUTINIB (243) IBUPROFEN (219)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Leukocytosis Risk?

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