Cefazolin and Aortic stenosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aortic stenosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefazolin (cefazolin sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Simvastatin, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aortic stenosis when taking Cefazolin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,127 people who have side effects when taking Cefazolin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefazolin?

Cefazolin has active ingredients of cefazolin sodium. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,157 Cefazolin users. Check the latest studies of Cefazolin.

What is Aortic stenosis?

Aortic stenosis (obstruction to the outflow of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta) is found to be associated with 778 drugs and 972 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aortic stenosis.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

15,127 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefazolin.
Among them, 14 people (0.09%) have Aortic stenosis.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cefazolin when they have Aortic stenosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Aortic stenosis when taking Cefazolin? *

female: 35.71 %
male: 64.29 %

What is the age of people who have Aortic stenosis when taking Cefazolin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefazolin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Aortic stenosis? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 57.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 42.86%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 42.86%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 6 people, 42.86%
Depression: 6 people, 42.86%
Injury: 6 people, 42.86%
Pain: 6 people, 42.86%
Heart Rate Irregular: 5 people, 35.71%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 5 people, 35.71%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 21.43%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 1 person, 7.14%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 1 person, 7.14%
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): 1 person, 7.14%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 7.14%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 7.14%
Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 1 person, 7.14%
Constipation: 1 person, 7.14%
Diabetes: 1 person, 7.14%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 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 cefazolin sodium (the active ingredients of Cefazolin) and Cefazolin (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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