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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Cardiomegaly? 28 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 28 reports of Cardiomegaly have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

28
Reports of Cardiomegaly with HYDROCORTISONE
0.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
25
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiomegaly From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 28 reports, 25 (89.3%) resulted in death, 25 (89.3%) required hospitalization, and 21 (75.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiomegaly Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 28 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (6,176) Off label use (4,382) Pain (3,662) Fatigue (3,642) Rash (3,562) Condition aggravated (3,333) Systemic lupus erythematosus (3,175) Abdominal discomfort (3,166) Alopecia (3,125) Swelling (3,056)

What Other Drugs Cause Cardiomegaly?

SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (365) ADALIMUMAB (301) ONDANSETRON (198) OXYCODONE (164) AMLODIPINE (161) CARVEDILOL (151) MACITENTAN (141) ACETAMINOPHEN (133) TREPROSTINIL (129) FUROSEMIDE (122)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiomegaly Risk?

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