Dexamethasone and Encephalitis cytomegalovirus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Encephalitis cytomegalovirus is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cyclophosphamide, and have Abdominal pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Encephalitis cytomegalovirus when taking Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 161,257 people who have side effects when taking Dexamethasone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

What is Encephalitis cytomegalovirus?

Encephalitis cytomegalovirus (inflammation of the brain due to cytomegalovirus) is found to be associated with 64 drugs and 93 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Encephalitis cytomegalovirus.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 20 people (0.01%) have Encephalitis cytomegalovirus.

Could Dexamethasone cause Encephalitis cytomegalovirus?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Dexamethasone when they have Encephalitis cytomegalovirus? *

What is the gender of people who have Encephalitis cytomegalovirus when taking Dexamethasone? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Encephalitis cytomegalovirus when taking Dexamethasone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

Cyclophosphamide: 16 people, 80.00%
Prednisolone: 11 people, 55.00%
Hydrocortisone: 10 people, 50.00%
Methotrexate: 7 people, 35.00%
Acetaminophen: 6 people, 30.00%
Codeine: 6 people, 30.00%
Ifosfamide: 6 people, 30.00%
Omeprazole: 6 people, 30.00%
Chlorpheniramine Maleate: 6 people, 30.00%
Carboplatin: 6 people, 30.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Encephalitis cytomegalovirus? *

Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 6 people, 30.00%
Myelosuppression (a decrease in the production of blood cells): 5 people, 25.00%
Meningitis Aseptic (a condition that causes the membranes covering your brain and spinal cord to become inflamed): 5 people, 25.00%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 25.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 4 people, 20.00%
Lymphopenia (an abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the blood): 4 people, 20.00%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 4 people, 20.00%
Neurological Decompensation (inability of brain to maintain proper function): 4 people, 20.00%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 4 people, 20.00%
Drug Toxicity: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 6 people, 30.00%
Lymphoma Transformation (change in the nature of blood cell cancer): 6 people, 30.00%
Fever: 6 people, 30.00%
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Stage Iv (cancer of b cells, a type of white blood cell-stage iv): 6 people, 30.00%
Constipation: 6 people, 30.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 6 people, 30.00%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 30.00%
Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 5 people, 25.00%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 4 people, 20.00%
Adrenal Disorder: 4 people, 20.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Encephalitis cytomegalovirus:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Dexamethasone) and Dexamethasone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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