Cefotaxime and Lymphocyte count decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphocyte count decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefotaxime (cefotaxime sodium), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Myfortic, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphocyte count decreased 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 Lymphocyte count decreased?

Lymphocyte count decreased is found to be associated with 1,208 drugs and 1,322 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphocyte count decreased.

On Jul, 06, 2026

7,540 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefotaxime.
Among them, 27 people (0.36%) have Lymphocyte count decreased.

Could Cefotaxime cause Lymphocyte count decreased?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Cefotaxime when they have Lymphocyte count decreased? *

What is the gender of people who have Lymphocyte count decreased when taking Cefotaxime? *

female: 11.11 %
male: 88.89 %

What is the age of people who have Lymphocyte count decreased when taking Cefotaxime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefotaxime? *

Myfortic: 20 people, 74.07%
Scopolamine: 16 people, 59.26%
Insulin: 14 people, 51.85%
Micafungin Sodium: 11 people, 40.74%
Cobamamide: 9 people, 33.33%
Ciclosporin: 9 people, 33.33%
Vitamin K1: 5 people, 18.52%
Zyvox: 4 people, 14.81%
Rapamune: 4 people, 14.81%
Imipenem And Cilastatin: 4 people, 14.81%

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphocyte count decreased? *

Neutrophil Count Increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 19 people, 70.37%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 16 people, 59.26%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 16 people, 59.26%
Blood Urea Increased: 15 people, 55.56%
Abdominal Distension: 12 people, 44.44%
Incision Site Pain: 12 people, 44.44%
Blood Glucose Increased: 12 people, 44.44%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 37.04%
Bilirubin Conjugated Increased: 9 people, 33.33%
Fever: 7 people, 25.93%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 62.96%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 16 people, 59.26%
Productive Cough: 13 people, 48.15%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 37.04%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 33.33%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 9 people, 33.33%
Heart Disease: 8 people, 29.63%
Blood Disorder: 8 people, 29.63%
Pain: 8 people, 29.63%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 29.63%

* 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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