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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Kaposi's sarcoma? 25 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 25 reports of Kaposi's sarcoma have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

25
Reports of Kaposi's sarcoma with HYDROCORTISONE
0.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
12
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Kaposi's sarcoma From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 25 reports, 12 (48.0%) resulted in death, 16 (64.0%) required hospitalization, and 8 (32.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Kaposi's sarcoma Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Kaposi's sarcoma is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE.

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 Kaposi's sarcoma?

TACROLIMUS (755) PREDNISONE (687) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (624) PREDNISOLONE (335) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (318) CYCLOSPORINE (219) RITUXIMAB (200) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (191) METHOTREXATE (182) AZATHIOPRINE (177)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Kaposi's sarcoma Risk?

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