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MEDROL: 119 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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119
Total FAERS Reports
14 (11.8%)
Deaths Reported
45
Hospitalizations
119
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
7
Disabilities

First Report: 1964 · Latest Report: 201406

What Are the Most Common MEDROL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
19 reports (16.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
5 reports (4.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Diabetes mellitus
5 reports (4.2%)

All MEDROL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 19 16.0% 0 0
Cytomegalovirus infection 5 4.2% 1 5
Diabetes mellitus 5 4.2% 1 2
Drug ineffective 5 4.2% 0 0

Who Reports MEDROL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 57.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is MEDROL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2003 1 1 1
2004 1 0 1
2007 2 0 2
2008 1 0 0
2009 1 0 1
2010 3 0 2
2011 5 2 5
2012 10 4 7
2013 17 1 9
2014 21 3 12

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What Is MEDROL Used For?

IndicationReports
Rheumatoid arthritis 9
Immunosuppressant drug therapy 5
Prophylaxis against transplant rejection 5

MEDROL vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

MEDROL vs MEDROXYPROGESTERONE MEDROL vs MEDROXYPROGESTERONE\MEDROXYPROGESTERONE MEDROL vs MEFENAMIC ACID MEDROL vs MEFLOQUINE MEDROL vs MEGESTROL MEDROL vs MEGLUMINE MEDROL vs MELATONIN MEDROL vs MELOXICAM MEDROL vs MELPERONE MEDROL vs MELPHALAN

Official FDA Label for MEDROL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.