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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Hypocalcaemia? 50 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 50 reports of Hypocalcaemia have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

50
Reports of Hypocalcaemia with HYDROCORTISONE
0.2%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
7
Deaths
36
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypocalcaemia From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 50 reports, 7 (14.0%) resulted in death, 36 (72.0%) required hospitalization, and 7 (14.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypocalcaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 50 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 Hypocalcaemia?

DENOSUMAB (2,345) OMEPRAZOLE (966) PANTOPRAZOLE (935) PARATHYROID HORMONE (784) ZOLEDRONIC ACID (513) CINACALCET (468) ESOMEPRAZOLE (451) FUROSEMIDE (429) DEXAMETHASONE (368) PREDNISONE (352)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypocalcaemia Risk?

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