Azithromycin and Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ceftriaxone, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy when taking Azithromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,326 people who have side effects when taking Azithromycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azithromycin?

Azithromycin has active ingredients of azithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 40,716 Azithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Azithromycin.

What is Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy?

Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (a condition that occurs when the entire brain is deprived of an adequate oxygen supply, but the deprivation isn't total) is found to be associated with 370 drugs and 600 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy.

On Aug, 09, 2026

38,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Azithromycin.
Among them, 28 people (0.07%) have Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy.

Could Azithromycin cause Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Azithromycin when they have Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy when taking Azithromycin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy when taking Azithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy? *

Cardiac Arrest: 20 people, 71.43%
Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 13 people, 46.43%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 9 people, 32.14%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 9 people, 32.14%
Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged: 8 people, 28.57%
Head Injury: 7 people, 25.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 7 people, 25.00%
Mydriasis (a dilation of the pupil): 6 people, 21.43%
Consciousness - Decreased: 6 people, 21.43%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 6 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia: 4 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 14.29%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 3 people, 10.71%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 3 people, 10.71%
Pain: 3 people, 10.71%
Indigestion: 2 people, 7.14%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 7.14%
Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium): 2 people, 7.14%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 7.14%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 2 people, 7.14%

* 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 azithromycin (the active ingredients of Azithromycin) and Azithromycin (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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