Aranesp and Calculus ureteric - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Calculus ureteric is reported as a side effect among people who take Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Calculus ureteric when taking Aranesp. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,218 people who have side effects when taking Aranesp from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aranesp?

Aranesp has active ingredients of darbepoetin alfa. It is often used in anemia. eHealthMe is studying from 54,331 Aranesp users. Check the latest studies of Aranesp.

What is Calculus ureteric?

Calculus ureteric (stone in ureter) is found to be associated with 278 drugs and 666 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Calculus ureteric.



On Jul, 09, 2026

54,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Aranesp.
Among them, 28 people (0.05%) have Calculus ureteric.

Could Aranesp cause Calculus ureteric?

Among these 28 people:

What is the gender of people who have Calculus ureteric when taking Aranesp? *

  • female: 22.22 %
  • male: 77.78 %

What is the age of people who have Calculus ureteric when taking Aranesp? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 4.55 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 31.82 %
  • 60+: 63.64 %

What are other drugs people take besides Aranesp? *

  1. Zometa: 27 people, 96.43%
  2. Percocet: 25 people, 89.29%
  3. Aredia: 22 people, 78.57%
  4. Protonix: 21 people, 75.00%
  5. Decadron: 20 people, 71.43%
  6. Ambien: 18 people, 64.29%
  7. Synthroid: 17 people, 60.71%
  8. Prednisone: 16 people, 57.14%
  9. Levaquin: 16 people, 57.14%
  10. Dexamethasone: 16 people, 57.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Calculus ureteric? *

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood): 27 people, 96.43%
  2. Pain: 27 people, 96.43%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 92.86%
  4. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 22 people, 78.57%
  5. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 21 people, 75.00%
  6. Pain In Jaw: 21 people, 75.00%
  7. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 21 people, 75.00%
  8. Bone Disorder: 21 people, 75.00%
  9. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 21 people, 75.00%
  10. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 20 people, 71.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 17 people, 60.71%
  2. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 5 people, 17.86%
  3. Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 4 people, 14.29%
  4. Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 1 person, 3.57%
  5. Diabetes: 1 person, 3.57%
  6. Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 3.57%
  7. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 3.57%
  8. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 3.57%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.57%
  10. Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on darbepoetin alfa (the active ingredients of Aranesp) and Aranesp (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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