Maxidex and Drug hypersensitivity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug hypersensitivity is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxidex (dexamethasone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Paracetamol, and have Insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drug hypersensitivity when taking Maxidex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,297 people who have side effects when taking Maxidex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Maxidex?

Maxidex has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 1,348 Maxidex users. Check the latest studies of Maxidex.

What is Drug hypersensitivity?

Drug hypersensitivity is found to be associated with 2,483 drugs and 2,340 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drug hypersensitivity.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

1,297 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxidex.
Among them, 17 people (1.31%) have Drug hypersensitivity.

Could Maxidex cause Drug hypersensitivity?

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Drug hypersensitivity when taking Maxidex? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Drug hypersensitivity when taking Maxidex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxidex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drug hypersensitivity? *

Indigestion: 4 people, 23.53%
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 4 people, 23.53%
Post Thrombotic Syndrome (long-term effects that can occur after venous thrombosis): 4 people, 23.53%
Pemphigoid (tense blisters on the skin): 4 people, 23.53%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 17.65%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 3 people, 17.65%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 17.65%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 11.76%
Erythema Of Eyelid (redness of the eyelid): 1 person, 5.88%
Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath): 1 person, 5.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insulin-Requiring Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: 4 people, 23.53%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 5.88%
Infection: 1 person, 5.88%
Eye Disorder: 1 person, 5.88%
Eye Allergy: 1 person, 5.88%
Abdominal Discomfort: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Drug hypersensitivity:

Drug hypersensitivity (2,483 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Drug hypersensitivity:

Drug hypersensitivity (2,340 conditions)

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 Maxidex) and Maxidex (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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