Dexamethasone and Pneumococcal infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumococcal infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Velcade, and have Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumococcal infection 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 Pneumococcal infection?

Pneumococcal infection (infection caused by streptococcus pneumoniae) is found to be associated with 75 drugs and 240 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumococcal infection.

On Jul, 11, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 35 people (0.02%) have Pneumococcal infection.

Could Dexamethasone cause Pneumococcal infection?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Dexamethasone when they have Pneumococcal infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumococcal infection when taking Dexamethasone? *

female: 23.33 %
male: 76.67 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumococcal infection when taking Dexamethasone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

Cyclophosphamide: 6 people, 17.14%
Revlimid: 6 people, 17.14%
Velcade: 6 people, 17.14%
Morphine Sulfate: 5 people, 14.29%
Carfilzomib: 4 people, 11.43%
Levofloxacin: 4 people, 11.43%
Pentacarinat: 3 people, 8.57%
Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate: 3 people, 8.57%
Ramipril: 3 people, 8.57%
Eliquis: 3 people, 8.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumococcal infection? *

Pneumonia: 5 people, 14.29%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 4 people, 11.43%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 4 people, 11.43%
Corynebacterium Infection (infection by corynebacterium (diphtheria)): 3 people, 8.57%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 3 people, 8.57%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 8.57%
Cardiac Failure: 3 people, 8.57%
Streptococcal Infection: 3 people, 8.57%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 2 people, 5.71%
Meningitis Pneumococcal (a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges)): 2 people, 5.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 4 people, 11.43%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 3 people, 8.57%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 8.57%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 8.57%
Infection: 3 people, 8.57%
Ischaemia (insufficient supply of blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery): 3 people, 8.57%
Marrow Hyperplasia (increased bone marrow): 3 people, 8.57%
Joint Swelling: 2 people, 5.71%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 2.86%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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