Azopt and Streptococcal infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Streptococcal infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Azopt (brinzolamide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Cardiac failure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Streptococcal infection when taking Azopt. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,917 people who have side effects when taking Azopt from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azopt?

Azopt has active ingredients of brinzolamide. It is often used in glaucoma. eHealthMe is studying from 8,058 Azopt users. Check the latest studies of Azopt.

What is Streptococcal infection?

Streptococcal infection is found to be associated with 650 drugs and 690 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Streptococcal infection.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

7,917 people reported to have side effects when taking Azopt.
Among them, 14 people (0.18%) have Streptococcal infection.

Could Azopt cause Streptococcal infection?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Streptococcal infection when taking Azopt? *

female: 7.14 %
male: 92.86 %

What is the age of people who have Streptococcal infection when taking Azopt? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azopt? *

What are other side effects people have besides Streptococcal infection? *

Weakness: 14 people, 100.00%
Pyelonephritis Acute (sudden inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria): 14 people, 100.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 14 people, 100.00%
Chills (felling of cold): 14 people, 100.00%
Urination - Painful: 14 people, 100.00%
Abdominal Pain: 14 people, 100.00%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 14 people, 100.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 100.00%
Headache (pain in head): 13 people, 92.86%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 13 people, 92.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 14 people, 100.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 14 people, 100.00%
Dizziness: 14 people, 100.00%
Constipation: 14 people, 100.00%
Cerebral Artery Embolism (sudden blocking of an artery by a clot or foreign material): 14 people, 100.00%
Cardiac Failure: 14 people, 100.00%
Cardiac Failure Chronic: 6 people, 42.86%
Quality Of Life Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 21.43%
Cerebrovascular Disorder (disease of brain): 3 people, 21.43%

* 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 brinzolamide (the active ingredients of Azopt) and Azopt (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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