Albuterol and Compartment syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Compartment syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Albuterol (albuterol), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Dexamethasone, and have Bacterial infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Compartment syndrome when taking Albuterol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 159,093 people who have side effects when taking Albuterol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Albuterol?

Albuterol has active ingredients of albuterol. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,053 Albuterol users. Check the latest studies of Albuterol.

What is Compartment syndrome?

Compartment syndrome (painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels) is found to be associated with 294 drugs and 427 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Compartment syndrome.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

159,093 people reported to have side effects when taking Albuterol.
Among them, 38 people (0.02%) have Compartment syndrome.

Could Albuterol cause Compartment syndrome?

Among these 38 people:

What is the gender of people who have Compartment syndrome when taking Albuterol? *

female: 73.68 %
male: 26.32 %

What is the age of people who have Compartment syndrome when taking Albuterol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Albuterol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Compartment syndrome? *

Dizziness: 11 people, 28.95%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 28.95%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 10 people, 26.32%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 23.68%
Back Pain: 9 people, 23.68%
Pelvic Venous Thrombosis (blood clot occurring inside a blood vessel and thromboses (dvts) that form in the deep veins of the legs or in the pelvic veins): 9 people, 23.68%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 8 people, 21.05%
Post Thrombotic Syndrome (long-term effects that can occur after venous thrombosis): 8 people, 21.05%
Skin Discoloration: 7 people, 18.42%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 18.42%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bacterial Infection: 9 people, 23.68%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 10.53%
Birth Control: 3 people, 7.89%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 5.26%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.26%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.26%
Diabetes: 2 people, 5.26%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 5.26%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.63%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 2.63%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Compartment syndrome:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Compartment syndrome:

Compartment syndrome (427 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Ray RK, Bashir MA, Rao S, "Co-Administration of Risperidone and Sodium Valproate Causing Bilateral Chronic Exertional Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome", Open Journal of Orthopedics, 2014 Apr .
Ray RK, Bashir MA, Rao S, "Co-Administration of Risperidone and Sodium Valproate Causing Bilateral Chronic Exertional Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome", Open Journal of Orthopedics, 2014 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

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