This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Dexamethasone and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (2981)
Death (786)
Life Threatening Events (279)
Disability (84)
Reports by Reaction Type
Death (226),
Neutropenia (187),
Pneumonia (174),
Fatigue (165),
Pyrexia (163),
Diarrhoea (139),
Dyspnoea (135),
Sepsis (129),
Thrombocytopenia (119),
Anaemia (116),
Febrile Neutropenia (105),
Infection (102)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Dexamethasone. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 87 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 87 year old male, weighing 67.9 kg (149.4 pounds)
Reactions: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-04-07
End date: 2012-04-10
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 8 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-05-05
End date: 2011-05-05
Dexamethasone
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-06-30
End date: 2011-07-16
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 8 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-26
Revlimid
Dosage: 10 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-20
End date: 2011-11-09
Revlimid
Dosage: 5 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-26
Revlimid
Dosage: 5 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-11-17
End date: 2011-12-07
Revlimid
Dosage: 5 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-04-07
End date: 2011-04-13
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Ibandronate Sodium; Hydromorphone HCL
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-27
Patient: female, weighing 45.8 kg (100.8 pounds)
Reactions: Cerebral Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cisplatin
Dosage: 100mgm2 every 3 weeks
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Recurrent
Start date: 2012-06-11
Cytarabine
Dosage: 4gm2 every 3 weeks
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Recurrent
Start date: 2012-06-12
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40mg every 3 weeks
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Recurrent
Start date: 2012-06-11
Ofatumumab
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Recurrent
Start date: 2012-06-08
Other drugs received by patient: Granisetron; Maglax; Primperan TAB; Rabeprazole Sodium; Orgadrone
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 81 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 81 year old female
Reactions: Chills, Device Related Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 2.8571 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-10
End date: 2012-06-24
Revlimid
Dosage: 15 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-10
End date: 2012-06-24
Other drugs received by patient: Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: male, weighing 77.2 kg (169.8 pounds)
Reactions: Sepsis, Pancytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
CC-4047
Dosage: 4 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-05-04
End date: 2012-05-08
CC-4047
Dosage: 4 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-12
End date: 2012-04-16
CC-4047
Dosage: 2 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-05-08
CC-4047
Dosage: 2 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-27
Clarithromycin
Dosage: 1000 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-12
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-12
Revlimid
Dosage: 5 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Hydrocortisone; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Potassium Chloride; Atorvastatin Calcium; Metformin HCL; Amlodipine; Vasotec; Glyburide; Zometa; Prilosec; Magnesium Oxide; Niaspan; Tylenol; Actos; Imodium; Valtrex; Aspirin; Darbepoetin Alfa-Polysorbate; Feosol; Hydrocortisone
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Hepatotoxicity, Presyncope
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acyclovir
Dosage: 400 milligram
Allopurinol
Dosage: 300 milligram
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Dosage: 75 milligram
Indication: Prophylaxis
Dexamethasone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-02-24
End date: 2011-03-17
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-03-10
End date: 2011-03-17
Enalapril Maleate
Dosage: 10 milligram
Pantoprazole
Dosage: 40 milligram
Revlimid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-02-24
End date: 2011-03-16
Torsemide
Dosage: 10 milligram
Indication: Hypertension
Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline HCL; Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole; Valoron; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Lyrica; Enoxaparin Sodium; Moviprep; Soventol Gel; Folsan; Morphine; Morphine; Valoron; Cotrim DS
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 82 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-27
Patient: 82 year old male
Reactions: Flushing, Malaise, Feeling Hot, Chills, Infection
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bendamustine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 70 mg/m2, qd
Start date: 2011-08-09
Bendamustine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 70 mg/m2, qd
Indication: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Start date: 2011-06-13
End date: 2011-06-14
Bendamustine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 70 mg/m2, qd
Start date: 2011-07-11
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Indication: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Start date: 2011-06-02
Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol Sodium; Enoxaparin Sodium; Simvastatin; Acyclovir; Omeprazole; Aspirin; Ciprofloxacin HCL; Ramipril; Fluconazole; Prilosec
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 53 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 53 year old female, weighing 103.0 kg (226.6 pounds)
Reactions: Anal Fistula
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-05-23
End date: 2011-05-23
Dexamethasone
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-05-22
End date: 2011-05-25
Docetaxel
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2011-05-23
End date: 2011-05-23
Other drugs received by patient: Metoclopramide; Ranitidine; Pantoprazole; Emend
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 72 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 72 year old female, weighing 48.0 kg (105.6 pounds)
Reactions: Syncope, Vertigo, Dizziness, Ataxia, Vision Blurred, Somnolence
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-07
End date: 2011-10-14
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-09-06
End date: 2011-09-28
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-07
End date: 2011-10-16
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-09-06
End date: 2011-09-27
Revlimid
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Lenograstim; Aspirin; Ramipril; Amlodipine; Heparin Sodium; Melphalan Hydrochloride; Lenograstim; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Cyclophosphamide; Etoposide
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Austria on 2012-08-26
Patient: female, weighing 72.0 kg (158.4 pounds)
Reactions: Mitral Valve Sclerosis, Cardiac Failure, Arthritis Infective, Condition Aggravated, Aortic Valve Incompetence, Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Dosage: on days 1,8,15 and 22
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2010-09-30
Dexamethasone
Dosage: on days 1,8,15 and 22
Start date: 2012-06-08
End date: 2012-06-29
Lenalidomide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2010-09-30
Lenalidomide
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-06-08
End date: 2012-06-28
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Tramadol HCL; Carvedilol; Duragesic-100; Amlodipine; Mexalen; Tramadol HCL; Pantoprazole; Ibandronate Sodium; Valaciclovir; Morapid; Paracodin Bitartrate TAB
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Contusion, Bone Loss, Haemorrhage, Laceration
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
End date: 2012-06-01
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2008-12-01
Revlimid
Dosage: 15 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-01-02
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Insomnia, Neutropenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: according to larson regimen
Indication: B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia
Daunorubicin HCL
Dosage: according to larson regimen
Indication: B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia
Daunorubicin HCL
Dosage: at 50% dosage
Dexamethasone
Indication: Premedication
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Indication: B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia
Prednisone TAB
Dosage: according to larson regimen
Indication: B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia
Vincristine
Dosage: according to larson regimen
Indication: B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia
Other drugs received by patient: Ondansetron; Voriconazole; Morphine Sulfate; Morphine
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Netherlands on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Radiculopathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cisplatin
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Cytarabine
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Dexamethasone
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Mabthera
Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Diabetes Mellitus, Delirium
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dalotuzumab
Dosage: day 1 and day 8
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2011-06-15
End date: 2011-06-15
Dalotuzumab
Dosage: day 1 and day 8
Start date: 2011-06-22
End date: 2011-06-22
Decadron Tablets
Dosage: 18 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premedication
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2011-07-03
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 18 mg, once
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premedication
Start date: 2011-06-30
End date: 2011-06-30
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Fluorouracil; Loratadine; Pravastatin Sodium; Fentanyl; Lidocaine; Cyclophosphamide; Epirubicin Hydrochloride; Ancef; Zofran; Tylenol; Versed
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Anxiety
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bortezomib
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2012-07-13
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 20 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-12-01
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2012-07-24
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-08
Other drugs received by patient: Bactrim DS; Ogast; Zometa; Zolpidem; Alfuzosin Hydrochloride; Tercian; Tercian; Tercian; Phenoxymethyl Penicillin; Leucovorin Calcium; Clonazepam; Laxatives; Lexomil; Valacyclovir Hydrochloride; Clonazepam; Duragesic-100; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male, weighing 103.1 kg (226.8 pounds)
Reactions: Plasmacytosis, Pneumonia, Mouth Haemorrhage, Pseudomonas Infection, Headache, Disease Progression, Death, Mucosal Inflammation, Pleural Effusion, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Abscess, Lethargy, RIB Fracture
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cisplatin
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Dexamethasone
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Etoposide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Radiation Therapy NOS
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Revlimid
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Thalidomide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Velcade
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Other drugs received by patient: Bendamustine Hydrochloride; Lenalidomide
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Carcinoma in Situ of Skin, Sebaceous Carcinoma
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-01-07
End date: 2011-12-08
Dexamethasone
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-01-07
Melphalan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 10 mg, qd
Start date: 2009-01-14
End date: 2009-01-18
Melphalan Hydrochloride
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2008-10-16
Prednisone TAB
Dosage: 160 mg, qd
Start date: 2009-01-14
End date: 2009-01-18
Prednisone TAB
Dosage: 160 mg, qd
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2008-10-16
Revlimid
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-01-07
End date: 2011-12-01
Thalidomide
Dosage: 200 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2009-01-14
End date: 2009-01-19
Thalidomide
Dosage: 200 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2008-10-16
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Bulgaria on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 63.0 kg (138.6 pounds)
Reactions: Circulatory Collapse, Bone Marrow Failure
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Dosage: 1000 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-05-23
End date: 2012-05-25
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Start date: 2012-06-02
End date: 2012-06-05
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-05-23
End date: 2012-05-26
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 20 milligram
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-19
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 80 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-05-26
End date: 2012-05-26
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-06-07
Vincristine
Dosage: 2 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-05-26
End date: 2012-06-02
Other drugs received by patient: Milgamma; Dopamine HCL; Nexium; Atropine; Sodium Carbonate; Lyrica; Uromithexane; Electrolyte Infusions; Sodium Bicarbonate; Probitor; Tevagrastim
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Off Label Use, Diabetes Mellitus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Lotemax
Dosage: one drop into both eyes daily
Indication: Fungal Infection
Start date: 2010-06-01
Prednisolone
Timolol Maleate
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-24
Patient: male, weighing 92.8 kg (204.2 pounds)
Reactions: Tachyarrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Campath
Dosage: 30 mg, qd
Indication: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Start date: 2010-07-21
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Start date: 2010-07-12
Pegfilgrastim
Dosage: 6 mg, qd
Indication: Neutropenia
Start date: 2010-07-21
Other drugs received by patient: Certoparin Sodium; Marcumar; Digoxin; Metoprolol Tartrate; Candesartan Cilexetil; Acyclovir; Levothyroxine Sodium; Pantoprazole; Prednisolone; Tamsulosin HCL; Torsemide
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 2.8571 milligram daily;
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-30
End date: 2012-05-28
Thalidomide
Dosage: 100 milligram daily;
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-30
End date: 2012-05-28
Treanda
Dosage: 8 milligram daily;
Start date: 2012-03-30
End date: 2012-05-25
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Chalazion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Dexamethasone
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Lenalidomide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Velcade
Dosage: 2 mg, 1/week
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2008-11-13
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Bisphosphonates
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 29 year old female
Reported by a physician from Hungary on 2012-08-23
Patient: 29 year old female
Reactions: Histiocytosis Haematophagic, Pancytopenia, Cytomegalovirus Infection
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bleomycin Sulfate
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Carboplatin
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Cisplatin
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Cytarabine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Dacarbazine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Dexamethasone
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Etoposide
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Etoposide
Start date: 2007-01-01
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2007-01-01
Ifosfamide
Start date: 2007-01-01
Ifosfamide
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Rituximab
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2007-01-01
Vinblastine Sulfate
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Vinorelbine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Chalazion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Dexamethasone
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Lenalidomide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Velcade
Dosage: 2 mg, 1/week
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2009-04-01
End date: 2011-02-10
Other drugs received by patient: Zocor; Aredia; Actonel; Bisphosphonates; Lasix; Multi Vitamin and Mineral + Selenium; Comadin
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 56 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23
Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 86.4 kg (190.1 pounds)
Reactions: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Start date: 2012-06-15
Dexamethasone
Start date: 2012-06-15
End date: 2012-06-15
Docetaxel
Start date: 2012-06-15
Epirubicin Hydrochloride
Start date: 2012-06-15
Fluorouracil
Start date: 2012-06-15
Ondansetron
Start date: 2012-06-15
End date: 2012-06-15
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Filgrastim; Ibuprofen
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Diabetes Mellitus, Delirium
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dalotuzumab
Dosage: day 1 and day 8
Start date: 2011-06-22
End date: 2011-06-22
Dalotuzumab
Dosage: day 1 and day 8
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2011-06-15
End date: 2011-06-15
Decadron
Dosage: 18 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premedication
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2011-07-03
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 18 mg, once
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premedication
Start date: 2011-06-30
End date: 2011-06-30
Other drugs received by patient: Lidocaine; Zofran; Loratadine; Fentanyl; Cyclophosphamide; Epirubicin Hydrochloride; Pravastatin Sodium; Tylenol; Hydrochlorothiazide; Versed; Fluorouracil; Ancef
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-23
Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 87.0 kg (191.4 pounds)
Reactions: Malignant Melanoma in Situ
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Start date: 2011-08-17
End date: 2011-08-18
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-05-10
End date: 2011-08-02
Etoposide
Start date: 2011-08-17
End date: 2011-08-19
Lenograstim
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-08-21
End date: 2011-08-30
Melphalan Hydrochloride
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-09-20
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2011-05-10
End date: 2011-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Diltiazem; Omeprazole; Albuterol Sulate; Cotrim DS; Micardis; Loratadine; Diazepam; Aspirin; Acyclovir
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in 29 year old female
Reported by a physician from Hungary on 2012-08-23
Patient: 29 year old female
Reactions: Histiocytosis Haematophagic, Pancytopenia, Cytomegalovirus Infection
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bleomycin Sulfate
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Carboplatin
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Cisplatin
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Cytarabine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Dacarbazine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Dexamethasone
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Etoposide
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Etoposide
Start date: 2007-01-01
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2007-01-01
Ifosfamide
Start date: 2007-01-01
Ifosfamide
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Rituximab
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2007-01-01
Vinblastine Sulfate
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2006-01-01
Vinorelbine
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Death, Chalazion
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Dexamethasone
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Lenalidomide
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Velcade
Dosage: 2 mg, 1/week
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2009-08-13
End date: 2012-01-03
Other drugs received by patient: Bisphosphonates; Travoprost
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Hungary on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Bacterial Infection, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Elotuzumab
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Revlimid
Dosage: 25 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-05-22
End date: 2012-05-29
Other drugs received by patient: Zoledronic Acid; Acyclovir; Suppositorium Analgeticum Forte; Methimazole; Pantoprazole; Tolperisone; Fluconazole; Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide; Azulfidine; Ciprofloxacin; Tramadol HCL; Fentanyl; Hidroxymorphon; Chloroquine; Indapamid; Enoxaparin Sodium
Possible Dexamethasone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Ileus
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bendamustine
Dosage: on d1 and d2 per cycle, strength: 2.5 mg/ml
Indication: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-10
Bortezomib
End date: 2012-07-16
Bortezomib
Dosage: d1, d4, d8 and d11 per cycle
Indication: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2012-07-09
End date: 2012-07-12
Dexamethasone
Indication: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mabthera
Indication: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Start date: 2012-07-09
Other drugs received by patient: Prazosin; Gliclazide; Clopidegrel; Pregabalin
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