MAXIDEX

Generic: DEXAMETHASONE

Manufacturer: Harrow Eye, Llc

Corticosteroid [EPC]Thalidomide Analog [EPC]Proteasome Inhibitor [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Alkylating Drug [EPC]
282,941
Total Reports
126,271
Serious Reports
46,170
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (16.32%)

Patient Demographics

Male
128,641
Female
121,345

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for MAXIDEX.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 21,331
7.6%
2 FATIGUE 16,513
5.9%
3 DIARRHOEA 16,510
5.9%
4 PLASMA CELL MYELOMA 13,764
4.9%
5 NAUSEA 13,480
4.8%
6 PNEUMONIA 13,285
4.7%
7 DEATH 12,870
4.6%
8 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 12,392
4.4%
9 NEUTROPENIA 11,218
4.0%
10 PYREXIA 10,593
3.8%
11 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 10,246
3.7%
12 DYSPNOEA 9,893
3.5%
13 ANAEMIA 8,768
3.1%
14 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 8,699
3.1%
15 ASTHENIA 8,517
3.0%
16 VOMITING 8,492
3.0%
17 NEUROPATHY PERIPHERAL 8,248
2.9%
18 RASH 7,961
2.8%
19 DISEASE PROGRESSION 7,268
2.6%
20 CONSTIPATION 6,708
2.4%
21 SEPSIS 5,970
2.1%
22 DECREASED APPETITE 5,890
2.1%
23 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 5,743
2.1%
24 HEADACHE 5,530
2.0%
25 DIZZINESS 5,377
1.9%
26 PAIN 5,351
1.9%
27 INFECTION 5,129
1.8%
28 HYPOTENSION 4,794
1.7%
29 MALAISE 4,695
1.7%
30 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 4,630
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.