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Does FLUOROMETHOLONE Cause Infection? 64 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 64 reports of Infection have been filed in association with FLUOROMETHOLONE (fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension). This represents 5.5% of all adverse event reports for FLUOROMETHOLONE.

64
Reports of Infection with FLUOROMETHOLONE
5.5%
of all FLUOROMETHOLONE reports
62
Deaths
62
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From FLUOROMETHOLONE?

Of the 64 reports, 62 (96.9%) resulted in death, 62 (96.9%) required hospitalization, and 62 (96.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for FLUOROMETHOLONE.

What Other Side Effects Does FLUOROMETHOLONE Cause?

Treatment failure (364) Drug ineffective (157) Off label use (106) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (93) Condition aggravated (92) Headache (90) Hypersensitivity (90) Duodenal ulcer perforation (89) Dyspnoea (89) Confusional state (87)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which FLUOROMETHOLONE Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

FLUOROMETHOLONE vs FLUOROURACIL FLUOROMETHOLONE vs FLUOROURACIL\IRINOTECAN\LEUCOVORIN FLUOROMETHOLONE vs FLUOROURACIL\IRINOTECAN\LEUCOVORIN\OXALIPLATIN FLUOROMETHOLONE vs FLUOROURACIL\LEUCOVORIN\OXALIPLATIN FLUOROMETHOLONE vs FLUOXETINE

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