Azathioprine and Hypocalcaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypocalcaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Azathioprine (azathioprine sodium), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Prednisolone, and have Immunodeficiency disorders.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypocalcaemia when taking Azathioprine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 59,932 people who have side effects when taking Azathioprine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azathioprine?

Azathioprine has active ingredients of azathioprine sodium. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 60,623 Azathioprine users. Check the latest studies of Azathioprine.

What is Hypocalcaemia?

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low) is found to be associated with 1,193 drugs and 1,302 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypocalcaemia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

59,932 people reported to have side effects when taking Azathioprine.
Among them, 49 people (0.08%) have Hypocalcaemia.

Among these 49 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypocalcaemia when taking Azathioprine? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Hypocalcaemia when taking Azathioprine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azathioprine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypocalcaemia? *

Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 10 people, 20.41%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 18.37%
Gait Disturbance: 9 people, 18.37%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 16.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 16.33%
Fever: 8 people, 16.33%
Weakness: 7 people, 14.29%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 7 people, 14.29%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 14.29%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 7 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Disorders: 7 people, 14.29%
Vitamin D Decreased: 3 people, 6.12%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 3 people, 6.12%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 3 people, 6.12%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 3 people, 6.12%
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma/leukaemia (cancer of the immune system's own t-cells): 3 people, 6.12%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 6.12%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 6.12%
Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium): 2 people, 4.08%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 2 people, 4.08%

* 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 azathioprine sodium (the active ingredients of Azathioprine) and Azathioprine (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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