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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Hypercapnia? 55 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 55 reports of Hypercapnia have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

55
Reports of Hypercapnia with HYDROCORTISONE
0.2%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
15
Deaths
53
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypercapnia From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 55 reports, 15 (27.3%) resulted in death, 53 (96.4%) required hospitalization, and 42 (76.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypercapnia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 55 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 Hypercapnia?

ALBUTEROL (105) MORPHINE (85) PREDNISONE (69) QUETIAPINE (67) PREDNISOLONE (66) MEPOLIZUMAB (62) PREGABALIN (60) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (56) MACITENTAN (55) OXYCODONE (55)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypercapnia Risk?

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