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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Epstein-barr virus infection? 28 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 28 reports of Epstein-barr virus infection 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 Epstein-barr virus infection with HYDROCORTISONE
0.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
17
Deaths
19
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Epstein-barr virus infection From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 28 reports, 17 (60.7%) resulted in death, 19 (67.9%) required hospitalization, and 1 (3.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Epstein-barr virus infection 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 Epstein-barr virus infection?

TACROLIMUS (1,252) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (1,191) PREDNISONE (815) CYCLOSPORINE (793) METHOTREXATE (749) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (629) PREDNISOLONE (592) RITUXIMAB (575) FLUDARABINE (476) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (443)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Epstein-barr virus infection Risk?

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