DESOXIMETASONE

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Manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

393,622 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-14

About DESOXIMETASONE

DESOXIMETASONE is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for DESOXIMETASONE include DRUG INEFFECTIVE, PAIN, FATIGUE, ALOPECIA, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for DESOXIMETASONE.

Top Adverse Reactions

DRUG INEFFECTIVE9,774 reports
PAIN8,817 reports
FATIGUE8,635 reports
ALOPECIA8,121 reports
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS8,064 reports
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS7,966 reports
PEMPHIGUS7,742 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT7,697 reports
GLOSSODYNIA7,510 reports
SWELLING7,041 reports
HAND DEFORMITY6,818 reports
RASH6,712 reports
ARTHROPATHY6,684 reports
DRUG INTOLERANCE6,547 reports
SYNOVITIS6,373 reports
WOUND6,338 reports
JOINT SWELLING6,325 reports
ARTHRALGIA6,121 reports
CONTRAINDICATED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED5,919 reports
INFUSION RELATED REACTION5,847 reports
PERICARDITIS5,742 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY5,716 reports
OFF LABEL USE5,573 reports
HEPATIC ENZYME INCREASED5,469 reports
DISCOMFORT5,430 reports
ANTI CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE ANTIBODY POSITIVE5,244 reports
MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY5,049 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED4,806 reports
DUODENAL ULCER PERFORATION4,644 reports
HELICOBACTER INFECTION4,584 reports
PRODUCT USE ISSUE4,355 reports
TREATMENT FAILURE4,121 reports
GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION4,038 reports
BLISTER3,901 reports
THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT EFFECT DECREASED3,895 reports
NASOPHARYNGITIS3,731 reports
HEADACHE3,718 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED3,709 reports
PERIPHERAL SWELLING3,673 reports
FOLLICULITIS3,654 reports
PSORIATIC ARTHROPATHY3,648 reports
IMPAIRED HEALING3,645 reports
INFECTION3,622 reports
CONFUSIONAL STATE3,592 reports
STOMATITIS3,517 reports
HYPERTENSION3,491 reports
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME3,473 reports
MUSCULOSKELETAL STIFFNESS3,437 reports
DYSPNOEA3,401 reports
PYREXIA3,352 reports
TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS3,308 reports
DIARRHOEA3,305 reports
NAUSEA3,287 reports
PRURITUS3,272 reports
RHEUMATOID FACTOR POSITIVE3,250 reports
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION3,202 reports
MUSCLE INJURY3,163 reports
BLOOD CHOLESTEROL INCREASED3,155 reports
MOBILITY DECREASED3,042 reports
FIBROMYALGIA3,035 reports
SINUSITIS3,022 reports
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER2,974 reports
VOMITING2,971 reports
INTENTIONAL PRODUCT USE ISSUE2,964 reports
RHEUMATIC FEVER2,946 reports
HYPOAESTHESIA2,883 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY2,843 reports
MALAISE2,836 reports
CONTUSION2,765 reports
ILL DEFINED DISORDER2,758 reports
LIVER INJURY2,754 reports
INJURY2,743 reports
PAIN IN EXTREMITY2,507 reports
URTICARIA2,482 reports
DIZZINESS2,465 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER2,462 reports
SLEEP DISORDER DUE TO GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITION, INSOMNIA TYPE2,410 reports
PNEUMONIA2,345 reports
ASTHENIA2,221 reports
WHEEZING2,197 reports
SLEEP DISORDER2,188 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION2,182 reports
INSOMNIA2,167 reports
SWOLLEN JOINT COUNT INCREASED2,119 reports
DECREASED APPETITE2,054 reports
JOINT RANGE OF MOTION DECREASED1,936 reports
INFLAMMATION1,887 reports
OSTEOARTHRITIS1,860 reports
EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY1,837 reports
DRY MOUTH1,815 reports
C REACTIVE PROTEIN ABNORMAL1,786 reports
GAIT INABILITY1,762 reports
DEPRESSION1,754 reports
OEDEMA1,748 reports
MIGRAINE1,662 reports
CHEST PAIN1,642 reports
DYSPEPSIA1,637 reports
C REACTIVE PROTEIN INCREASED1,583 reports
FACET JOINT SYNDROME1,579 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE1,576 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 18,160 classified reports for DESOXIMETASONE:

Serious 95.3%Non-Serious 4.7%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female13,567 (88.8%)
Male1,698 (11.1%)
Unknown5 (0.0%)

Reports by Age

Age 432,175 reports
Age 442,107 reports
Age 40953 reports
Age 59603 reports
Age 60239 reports
Age 50236 reports
Age 48228 reports
Age 56208 reports
Age 69193 reports
Age 64183 reports
Age 61174 reports
Age 70166 reports
Age 57156 reports
Age 66143 reports
Age 54142 reports
Age 65142 reports
Age 53137 reports
Age 41132 reports
Age 46129 reports
Age 62118 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with DESOXIMETASONE?

This profile reflects 393,622 FDA FAERS reports that mention DESOXIMETASONE. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for DESOXIMETASONE?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include DRUG INEFFECTIVE, PAIN, FATIGUE, ALOPECIA, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. in connection with DESOXIMETASONE. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.