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
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Is MEDROL Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 9 |
| Immunosuppressant drug therapy | 5 |
| Prophylaxis against transplant rejection | 5 |
MEDROL vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
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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.