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Does PREDNISONE Cause Pneumothorax? 283 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 283 reports of Pneumothorax have been filed in association with PREDNISONE (prednisone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for PREDNISONE.

283
Reports of Pneumothorax with PREDNISONE
0.2%
of all PREDNISONE reports
79
Deaths
210
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumothorax From PREDNISONE?

Of the 283 reports, 79 (27.9%) resulted in death, 210 (74.2%) required hospitalization, and 92 (32.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumothorax Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PREDNISONE. However, 283 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 Pneumothorax?

ADALIMUMAB (530) METHOTREXATE (380) NINTEDANIB (310) BEVACIZUMAB (293) ALBUTEROL (278) PACLITAXEL (267) PEMBROLIZUMAB (258) NIVOLUMAB (254) CARBOPLATIN (234) LENVATINIB (230)

Which PREDNISONE Alternatives Have Lower Pneumothorax Risk?

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

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