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Does PREDNISONE Cause Cardiotoxicity? 277 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 277 reports of Cardiotoxicity have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

277
Reports of Cardiotoxicity with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
68
Deaths
49
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cardiotoxicity From PREDNISONE?

Of the 277 reports, 68 (24.5%) resulted in death, 49 (17.7%) required hospitalization, and 13 (4.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cardiotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 277 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PREDNISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (29,059) Off label use (17,867) Pain (14,347) Fatigue (14,320) Dyspnoea (12,830) Rheumatoid arthritis (11,678) Condition aggravated (10,751) Asthma (10,028) Alopecia (9,276) Rash (9,252)

What Other Drugs Cause Cardiotoxicity?

DOXORUBICIN (1,366) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,009) TRASTUZUMAB (950) VINCRISTINE (446) FLUOROURACIL (425) RITUXIMAB (389) ETOPOSIDE (366) CAPECITABINE (307) TOCILIZUMAB (278) PACLITAXEL (269)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Cardiotoxicity Risk?

PREDNISONE vs PREGABALIN PREDNISONE vs PREMARIN PREDNISONE vs PREMPRO PREDNISONE vs PRETOMANID PREDNISONE vs PREVISCAN

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PREDNISONE Full Profile All Cardiotoxicity Reports All Drugs Causing Cardiotoxicity PREDNISONE Demographics