Azithromycin and Ocular icterus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ocular icterus is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ritonavir, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ocular icterus 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 Ocular icterus?

Ocular icterus (presence of jaundice seen in the sclera of the eye) is found to be associated with 505 drugs and 783 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ocular icterus.

On Jul, 30, 2026

38,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Azithromycin.
Among them, 23 people (0.06%) have Ocular icterus.

Could Azithromycin cause Ocular icterus?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Azithromycin when they have Ocular icterus? *

What is the gender of people who have Ocular icterus when taking Azithromycin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Ocular icterus when taking Azithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ocular icterus? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 43.48%
Jaundice - Yellow Skin (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin): 9 people, 39.13%
Fever: 8 people, 34.78%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 34.78%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 26.09%
Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage): 5 people, 21.74%
Weakness: 5 people, 21.74%
Transaminases Increased: 5 people, 21.74%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 21.74%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 6 people, 26.09%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 4 people, 17.39%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 13.04%
Cough: 3 people, 13.04%
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (fungal infection of the lungs): 2 people, 8.70%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 8.70%
Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra): 1 person, 4.35%
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (a rare disorder that occurs when extra fibrous tissue forms in the area behind the stomach and intestines): 1 person, 4.35%
Respiratory Tract Congestion (blockage on respiratory system): 1 person, 4.35%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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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