Busulfex and Colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Busulfex (busulfan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ondansetron, and have Bone marrow conditioning regimen.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis when taking Busulfex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,404 people who have side effects when taking Busulfex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Busulfex?

Busulfex has active ingredients of busulfan. eHealthMe is studying from 3,408 Busulfex users. Check the latest studies of Busulfex.

What is Colitis?

Colitis (inflammation of colon) is found to be associated with 1,592 drugs and 1,527 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

3,404 people reported to have side effects when taking Busulfex.
Among them, 14 people (0.41%) have Colitis.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Busulfex when they have Colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis when taking Busulfex? *

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis when taking Busulfex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Busulfex? *

Lenalidomide: 10 people, 71.43%
Morphine: 10 people, 71.43%
Tylenol: 10 people, 71.43%
Ondansetron: 10 people, 71.43%
Flagyl: 8 people, 57.14%
Ciprofloxacin: 7 people, 50.00%
Melphalan: 7 people, 50.00%
Valtrex: 6 people, 42.86%
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride: 4 people, 28.57%
Cyclophosphamide: 3 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis? *

Fever: 2 people, 14.29%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 1 person, 7.14%
Adenocarcinoma (malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue): 1 person, 7.14%
Adenovirus Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 1 person, 7.14%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 1 person, 7.14%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 1 person, 7.14%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 1 person, 7.14%
Cystitis Haemorrhagic (blood in the urine and painful voiding): 1 person, 7.14%
Delayed Engraftment: 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 10 people, 71.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 71.43%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 10 people, 71.43%
Herpes Zoster: 9 people, 64.29%

* 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 busulfan (the active ingredients of Busulfex) and Busulfex (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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