Amoxicillin and Empyema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Empyema is reported as a side effect among people who take Amoxicillin (amoxicillin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have The flu.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Empyema when taking Amoxicillin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 95,831 people who have side effects when taking Amoxicillin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amoxicillin?

Amoxicillin has active ingredients of amoxicillin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 99,235 Amoxicillin users. Check the latest studies of Amoxicillin.

What is Empyema?

Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body) is found to be associated with 361 drugs and 512 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Empyema.

On Jul, 14, 2026

95,831 people reported to have side effects when taking Amoxicillin.
Among them, 38 people (0.04%) have Empyema.

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Amoxicillin when they have Empyema? *

What is the gender of people who have Empyema when taking Amoxicillin? *

female: 52.94 %
male: 47.06 %

What is the age of people who have Empyema when taking Amoxicillin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amoxicillin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Empyema? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 18.42%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 7 people, 18.42%
Bronchopleural Fistula: 7 people, 18.42%
Fever: 7 people, 18.42%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 6 people, 15.79%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 13.16%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 13.16%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 13.16%
Cough: 4 people, 10.53%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 7.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 7 people, 18.42%
Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleurae, which causes pain when breathing): 2 people, 5.26%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 5.26%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 5.26%
Depression: 2 people, 5.26%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 5.26%
Pain: 2 people, 5.26%
Back Pain: 1 person, 2.63%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 2.63%
Fever: 1 person, 2.63%

* 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 amoxicillin (the active ingredients of Amoxicillin) and Amoxicillin (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.

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