Benzonatate and Lung cancer - non-small cell - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lung cancer - non-small cell is reported as a side effect among people who take Benzonatate (benzonatate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Levothyroxine Sodium, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lung cancer - non-small cell when taking Benzonatate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,665 people who have side effects when taking Benzonatate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benzonatate?

Benzonatate has active ingredients of benzonatate. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 17,274 Benzonatate users. Check the latest studies of Benzonatate.

What is Lung cancer - non-small cell?

Lung cancer - non-small cell (lung cancer) is found to be associated with 364 drugs and 612 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung cancer - non-small cell.

On Jul, 13, 2026

16,665 people reported to have side effects when taking Benzonatate.
Among them, 24 people (0.14%) have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

Could Benzonatate cause Lung cancer - non-small cell?

Among these 24 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lung cancer - non-small cell when taking Benzonatate? *

female: 30.43 %
male: 69.57 %

What is the age of people who have Lung cancer - non-small cell when taking Benzonatate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benzonatate? *

Levothyroxine Sodium: 14 people, 58.33%
Meropenem: 11 people, 45.83%
Aspirin: 11 people, 45.83%
Levofloxacin: 11 people, 45.83%
Lasix: 11 people, 45.83%
Zocor: 10 people, 41.67%
Potassium Chloride: 10 people, 41.67%
Zetia: 10 people, 41.67%
Coreg: 10 people, 41.67%
Vancomycin Hydrochloride: 5 people, 20.83%

What are other side effects people have besides Lung cancer - non-small cell? *

Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 12 people, 50.00%
Intestinal Obstruction: 12 people, 50.00%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 12 people, 50.00%
Constipation: 11 people, 45.83%
Disease Progression: 8 people, 33.33%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 20.83%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 20.83%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 5 people, 20.83%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 4 people, 16.67%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 4 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 11 people, 45.83%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 11 people, 45.83%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 45.83%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 4 people, 16.67%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 8.33%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 8.33%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 8.33%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 4.17%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 1 person, 4.17%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 4.17%

* 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 benzonatate (the active ingredients of Benzonatate) and Benzonatate (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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