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Does PREDNISOLONE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 263 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 263 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with PREDNISOLONE (Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISOLONE.

263
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with PREDNISOLONE
0.3%
of all PREDNISOLONE reports
45
Deaths
87
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From PREDNISOLONE?

Of the 263 reports, 45 (17.1%) resulted in death, 87 (33.1%) required hospitalization, and 35 (13.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISOLONE. However, 263 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PREDNISOLONE Cause?

Off label use (8,817) Drug ineffective (8,459) Product use in unapproved indication (3,414) Pyrexia (3,159) Condition aggravated (3,143) Pneumonia (2,713) Treatment failure (2,616) Sepsis (2,281) Dyspnoea (2,248) Diarrhoea (2,192)

What Other Drugs Cause Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) PREDNISONE (707) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613)

Which PREDNISOLONE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

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