Cefotaxime and Leukopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Leukopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefotaxime (cefotaxime sodium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metronidazole, and have Sepsis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Leukopenia when taking Cefotaxime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,540 people who have side effects when taking Cefotaxime from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefotaxime?

Cefotaxime has active ingredients of cefotaxime sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 7,559 Cefotaxime users. Check the latest studies of Cefotaxime.

What is Leukopenia?

Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood) is found to be associated with 1,680 drugs and 2,289 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Leukopenia.

On Jul, 18, 2026

7,540 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefotaxime.
Among them, 88 people (1.17%) have Leukopenia.

Among these 88 people:

How long have people been on Cefotaxime when they have Leukopenia? *

What is the gender of people who have Leukopenia when taking Cefotaxime? *

female: 32.14 %
male: 67.86 %

What is the age of people who have Leukopenia when taking Cefotaxime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefotaxime? *

What are other side effects people have besides Leukopenia? *

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 45 people, 51.14%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 32 people, 36.36%
Fever: 19 people, 21.59%
Bone Marrow Failure: 18 people, 20.45%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 17 people, 19.32%
Rashes (redness): 16 people, 18.18%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 15.91%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 12 people, 13.64%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 12 people, 13.64%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 13.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 18 people, 20.45%
Clostridium Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 12 people, 13.64%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 12 people, 13.64%
Glomerulonephritis (a group of conditions that affect parts of the kidneys called glomeruli): 9 people, 10.23%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 9 people, 10.23%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 7 people, 7.95%
Goodpasture's Syndrome (immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue): 7 people, 7.95%
Pain: 6 people, 6.82%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 5 people, 5.68%
Infection: 5 people, 5.68%

* 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 cefotaxime sodium (the active ingredients of Cefotaxime) and Cefotaxime (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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