Actonel and Oesophageal carcinoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oesophageal carcinoma is found among people who take Actonel, especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Actonel and have Oesophageal carcinoma. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28,020 people who have side effects when taking Actonel from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 07, 2023

28,020 people reported to have side effects when taking Actonel.
Among them, 23 people (0.08%) have Oesophageal carcinoma.

What is Actonel?

Actonel has active ingredients of risedronate sodium. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 28,455 Actonel users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Oesophageal carcinoma?

Oesophageal carcinoma (cancer tumour of oesophagus) is found to be associated with 759 drugs and 388 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Actonel and Oesophageal carcinoma reports submitted per year:

Could Actonel cause Oesophageal carcinoma?

Time on Actonel when people have Oesophageal carcinoma *:

Gender of people who have Oesophageal carcinoma when taking Actonel *:

female: 77.27 %
male: 22.73 %

Age of people who have Oesophageal carcinoma when taking Actonel *:

Common drugs people take besides Actonel *:

Common side effects people have besides Oesophageal carcinoma *:

Indigestion: 6 people, 26.09%
Abdominal Discomfort: 4 people, 17.39%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 13.04%
Swallowing Difficulty: 3 people, 13.04%
Device Dislocation: 3 people, 13.04%
Death: 2 people, 8.70%
Joint Crepitation: 2 people, 8.70%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 8.70%
Oesophageal Mass: 2 people, 8.70%
Oesophageal Stenosis (narrowing of oesophagus): 2 people, 8.70%

Common conditions people have *:

Bone Density Decreased: 4 people, 17.39%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 8.70%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.35%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Actonel and have Oesophageal carcinoma?

Check whether Oesophageal carcinoma is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related publications that referenced our studies

Hirschmann S, Gibel A, Tsvelikhovsky I, Lisker A, "Late-Onset Psychosis and Risedronate Treatment for Osteoporosis: A Case Report", Clinical schizophrenia & related psychoses, 2013 May .
Ko KD, Cho BL, "Risedronate-related Localized Amnesia in an Elderly Patient with Osteoporosis", Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society, 2012 Dec .

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on risedronate sodium (the active ingredients of Actonel) and Actonel (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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