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Does PREDNISONE Cause Hypercalcaemia? 288 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 288 reports of Hypercalcaemia have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

288
Reports of Hypercalcaemia with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
35
Deaths
204
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypercalcaemia From PREDNISONE?

Of the 288 reports, 35 (12.2%) resulted in death, 204 (70.8%) required hospitalization, and 41 (14.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypercalcaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 288 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 Hypercalcaemia?

RITUXIMAB (857) METHOTREXATE (803) ADALIMUMAB (663) TOCILIZUMAB (618) ABATACEPT (612) ETANERCEPT (602) DENOSUMAB (599) ALENDRONATE (594) INFLIXIMAB (594) LEFLUNOMIDE (585)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypercalcaemia Risk?

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

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