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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Hypokalaemia? 184 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 184 reports of Hypokalaemia have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

184
Reports of Hypokalaemia with HYDROCORTISONE
0.8%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
50
Deaths
132
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypokalaemia From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 184 reports, 50 (27.2%) resulted in death, 132 (71.7%) required hospitalization, and 76 (41.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypokalaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 184 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 Hypokalaemia?

FUROSEMIDE (2,503) HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (1,152) CARBOPLATIN (1,118) PREDNISONE (967) DEXAMETHASONE (876) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (864) OMEPRAZOLE (851) RITUXIMAB (822) AMLODIPINE (815) PANTOPRAZOLE (811)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypokalaemia Risk?

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