Azacitidine and Serum ferritin increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Serum ferritin increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Azacitidine (azacitidine), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cyclosporine, and have Myelodysplastic syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Serum ferritin increased when taking Azacitidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,184 people who have side effects when taking Azacitidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azacitidine?

Azacitidine has active ingredients of azacitidine. eHealthMe is studying from 17,184 Azacitidine users. Check the latest studies of Azacitidine.

What is Serum ferritin increased?

Serum ferritin increased is found to be associated with 615 drugs and 844 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Serum ferritin increased.

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On Aug, 14, 2026

17,184 people reported to have side effects when taking Azacitidine.
Among them, 19 people (0.11%) have Serum ferritin increased.

Could Azacitidine cause Serum ferritin increased?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Azacitidine when they have Serum ferritin increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Serum ferritin increased when taking Azacitidine? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Serum ferritin increased when taking Azacitidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azacitidine? *

Etoposide: 10 people, 52.63%
Cyclosporine: 10 people, 52.63%
Dexamethasone: 8 people, 42.11%
Posaconazole: 6 people, 31.58%
Exjade: 5 people, 26.32%
Cyclophosphamide: 4 people, 21.05%
Melphalan Hydrochloride: 2 people, 10.53%
Cytarabine: 2 people, 10.53%
Fluconazole: 2 people, 10.53%
Fludarabine Phosphate: 2 people, 10.53%

What are other side effects people have besides Serum ferritin increased? *

Fever: 7 people, 36.84%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 6 people, 31.58%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 6 people, 31.58%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 26.32%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 26.32%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 4 people, 21.05%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 4 people, 21.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 21.05%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 21.05%
Disease Progression: 4 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 15.79%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 3 people, 15.79%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 10.53%
Iron Overload: 2 people, 10.53%
Immune System Disorder: 2 people, 10.53%
T-Cell Lymphoma (a blood cell cancer): 1 person, 5.26%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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 azacitidine (the active ingredients of Azacitidine) and Azacitidine (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.

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