Avonex and Bronchiectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchiectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Avonex (interferon beta 1a), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Protonix, and have Fatigue.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchiectasis when taking Avonex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 198,141 people who have side effects when taking Avonex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Avonex?

Avonex has active ingredients of interferon beta 1a. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 198,544 Avonex users. Check the latest studies of Avonex.

What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 784 drugs and 859 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.

On Jul, 27, 2026

198,141 people reported to have side effects when taking Avonex.
Among them, 23 people (0.01%) have Bronchiectasis.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Avonex when they have Bronchiectasis? *

What is the gender of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Avonex? *

female: 91.3 %
male: 8.7 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Avonex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Avonex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchiectasis? *

Pneumonia: 9 people, 39.13%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 30.43%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 6 people, 26.09%
Bladder Disorder: 6 people, 26.09%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 6 people, 26.09%
Enlarged Heart: 6 people, 26.09%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 21.74%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 21.74%
Dizziness: 5 people, 21.74%
Weakness: 5 people, 21.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 13.04%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 13.04%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 13.04%
Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome: 2 people, 8.70%
Nasal Discharge (discharge from nose): 1 person, 4.35%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 4.35%
Asthma: 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .
Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on interferon beta 1a (the active ingredients of Avonex) and Avonex (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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