Dexamethasone

Common brands: Ozurdex, Maxidex, Dexycu, Dextenza, Hemady

Top reporter: Allergan, Inc.

Corticosteroid [EPC]Thalidomide Analog [EPC]Proteasome Inhibitor [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Alkylating Drug [EPC]
290,332
Total Reports
132,070
Serious Reports
47,003
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (16.19%)

Patient Demographics

Male
131,590
Female
124,120

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Dexamethasone.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 22,125
7.7%
2 FATIGUE 16,907
5.9%
3 DIARRHOEA 16,782
5.9%
4 PLASMA CELL MYELOMA 13,937
4.9%
5 NAUSEA 13,746
4.8%
6 PNEUMONIA 13,477
4.7%
7 DEATH 13,234
4.6%
8 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 12,826
4.5%
9 NEUTROPENIA 11,384
4.0%
10 PYREXIA 10,796
3.8%
11 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 10,426
3.7%
12 DYSPNOEA 10,090
3.5%
13 ANAEMIA 8,879
3.1%
14 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 8,853
3.1%
15 VOMITING 8,663
3.0%
16 ASTHENIA 8,662
3.0%
17 NEUROPATHY PERIPHERAL 8,443
3.0%
18 RASH 8,099
2.8%
19 DISEASE PROGRESSION 7,337
2.6%
20 CONSTIPATION 6,798
2.4%
21 DECREASED APPETITE 6,014
2.1%
22 SEPSIS 6,014
2.1%
23 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 5,802
2.0%
24 HEADACHE 5,642
2.0%
25 PAIN 5,494
1.9%
26 DIZZINESS 5,469
1.9%
27 INFECTION 5,249
1.8%
28 HYPOTENSION 4,874
1.7%
29 MALAISE 4,803
1.7%
30 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 4,723
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.