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

Summary:

Pneumocystis jiroveci 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 - 6 months also take Methotrexate, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumocystis jiroveci 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 Pneumocystis jiroveci infection?

Pneumocystis jiroveci infection (fungal infection of the lungs) is found to be associated with 42 drugs and 176 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumocystis jiroveci infection.

On Jul, 05, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 33 people (0.02%) have Pneumocystis jiroveci infection.

Could Dexamethasone cause Pneumocystis jiroveci infection?

Among these 33 people:

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

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

female: 28 %
male: 72 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumocystis jiroveci infection? *

Pneumonia: 8 people, 24.24%
Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung): 5 people, 15.15%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 15.15%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 5 people, 15.15%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 4 people, 12.12%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 4 people, 12.12%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 4 people, 12.12%
Cough: 4 people, 12.12%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 4 people, 12.12%
Fever: 4 people, 12.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Plasmacytoma (neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)): 3 people, 9.09%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 3 people, 9.09%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 2 people, 6.06%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 6.06%
Medulloblastoma Recurrent (reoccurrence of a fast-growing, high-grade tumour that always begins in the cerebellum): 2 people, 6.06%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 3.03%
Pemphigoid (tense blisters on the skin): 1 person, 3.03%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Iii: 1 person, 3.03%
Mixed Oligo-Astrocytoma (a subset of brain tumours that present with an appearance of mixed glial cell origin): 1 person, 3.03%
Medulloblastoma (a fast-growing, high-grade tumour that always begins in the cerebellum): 1 person, 3.03%

* 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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