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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Cardiotoxicity? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Cardiotoxicity have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

26
Reports of Cardiotoxicity with HYDROCORTISONE
0.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
7
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiotoxicity From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 26 reports, 7 (26.9%) resulted in death, 2 (7.7%) required hospitalization, and 4 (15.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 26 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 Cardiotoxicity?

DOXORUBICIN (1,366) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,009) TRASTUZUMAB (950) VINCRISTINE (446) FLUOROURACIL (425) RITUXIMAB (389) ETOPOSIDE (366) CAPECITABINE (307) TOCILIZUMAB (278) PREDNISONE (277)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiotoxicity Risk?

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