Ceftriaxone sodium and Hyperkalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperkalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ceftriaxone sodium (ceftriaxone sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluconazole, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperkalemia when taking Ceftriaxone sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,546 people who have side effects when taking Ceftriaxone sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ceftriaxone sodium?

Ceftriaxone sodium has active ingredients of ceftriaxone sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 6,549 Ceftriaxone sodium users. Check the latest studies of Ceftriaxone sodium.

What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,951 drugs and 2,941 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperkalemia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

6,546 people reported to have side effects when taking Ceftriaxone sodium.
Among them, 64 people (0.98%) have Hyperkalemia.

Could Ceftriaxone sodium cause Hyperkalemia?

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Ceftriaxone sodium when they have Hyperkalemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperkalemia when taking Ceftriaxone sodium? *

female: 23.33 %
male: 76.67 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperkalemia when taking Ceftriaxone sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ceftriaxone sodium? *

Fluconazole: 10 people, 15.62%
Albuterol: 8 people, 12.50%
Dexamethasone: 8 people, 12.50%
Lasix: 7 people, 10.94%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 7 people, 10.94%
Xarelto: 7 people, 10.94%
Gabapentin: 7 people, 10.94%
Meropenem: 7 people, 10.94%
Prednisolone Acetate: 6 people, 9.38%
Darunavir: 6 people, 9.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperkalemia? *

Diarrhea: 11 people, 17.19%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 11 people, 17.19%
Haemolysis (breaking open of red blood cells and the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid): 10 people, 15.62%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 8 people, 12.50%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 10.94%
Weakness: 7 people, 10.94%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 7 people, 10.94%
Cardiac Arrest: 7 people, 10.94%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 10.94%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 6 people, 9.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 15.62%
Hiv Infection: 9 people, 14.06%
Diabetes: 7 people, 10.94%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 7 people, 10.94%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 10.94%
Asthma: 6 people, 9.38%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 7.81%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 7.81%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 5 people, 7.81%
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 5 people, 7.81%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Agrawal SR, Rajput A, Jain AP, "Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and acute allergic interstitial nephritis following ceftriaxone exposure", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2014 Jan .
Agrawal SR, Rajput A, Jain AP, "Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and acute allergic interstitial nephritis following ceftriaxone exposure", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ceftriaxone sodium (the active ingredients of Ceftriaxone sodium) and Ceftriaxone sodium (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.

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