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Does PREDNISONE Cause Emphysema? 382 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 382 reports of Emphysema have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

382
Reports of Emphysema with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
13
Deaths
246
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Emphysema From PREDNISONE?

Of the 382 reports, 13 (3.4%) resulted in death, 246 (64.4%) required hospitalization, and 7 (1.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Emphysema Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 382 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 Emphysema?

ALBUTEROL (595) BUDESONIDE\FORMOTEROL (475) TIOTROPIUM (412) FLUTICASONE\SALMETEROL (328) ADALIMUMAB (321) METHOTREXATE (308) MEPOLIZUMAB (205) FLUTICASONE FUROATE\VILANTEROL TRIFENATATE (189) ETANERCEPT (181) BUDESONIDE (164)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Emphysema Risk?

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

Related Pages

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