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Does DEXAMETHASONE Cause Oedema? 512 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 512 reports of Oedema have been filed in association with DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for DEXAMETHASONE.

512
Reports of Oedema with DEXAMETHASONE
0.4%
of all DEXAMETHASONE reports
112
Deaths
247
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Oedema From DEXAMETHASONE?

Of the 512 reports, 112 (21.9%) resulted in death, 247 (48.2%) required hospitalization, and 95 (18.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Oedema Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXAMETHASONE. However, 512 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 Oedema?

RITUXIMAB (2,791) PREDNISONE (2,721) AMBRISENTAN (2,651) METHOTREXATE (2,244) ADALIMUMAB (2,141) TOCILIZUMAB (1,836) FOLIC ACID (1,781) ABATACEPT (1,754) TREPROSTINIL (1,705) DICLOFENAC (1,691)

Which DEXAMETHASONE Alternatives Have Lower Oedema Risk?

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