Abraxane and C. diff - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

C. diff is reported as a side effect among people who take Abraxane (paclitaxel), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Pancreatic carcinoma metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have C. diff when taking Abraxane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,123 people who have side effects when taking Abraxane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Abraxane?

Abraxane has active ingredients of paclitaxel. It is often used in breast cancer metastatic. eHealthMe is studying from 19,196 Abraxane users. Check the latest studies of Abraxane.

What is C. diff?

C. diff is found to be associated with 1,571 drugs and 1,776 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of C. diff.

On May, 27, 2026

19,123 people reported to have side effects when taking Abraxane.
Among them, 52 people (0.27%) have C. diff.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Abraxane when they have C. diff? *

What is the gender of people who have C. diff when taking Abraxane? *

female: 78.85 %
male: 21.15 %

What is the age of people who have C. diff when taking Abraxane? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abraxane? *

What are other side effects people have besides C. diff? *

Pneumonia: 24 people, 46.15%
Pain: 22 people, 42.31%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 22 people, 42.31%
Fever: 21 people, 40.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 40.38%
Weakness: 20 people, 38.46%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 20 people, 38.46%
Abdominal Pain: 19 people, 36.54%
Depression: 18 people, 34.62%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 34.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pancreatic Carcinoma Metastatic (pancreatic cancer- metastatic): 12 people, 23.08%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 19.23%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 8 people, 15.38%
Pain: 6 people, 11.54%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 11.54%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 6 people, 11.54%
Constipation: 6 people, 11.54%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 9.62%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 9.62%
Depression: 5 people, 9.62%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on paclitaxel (the active ingredients of Abraxane) and Abraxane (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).

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