Cefuroxime and Ascites - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ascites is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefuroxime (cefuroxime sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Albuterol, and have Pneumococcal sepsis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ascites when taking Cefuroxime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,808 people who have side effects when taking Cefuroxime from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefuroxime?

Cefuroxime has active ingredients of cefuroxime sodium. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 12,999 Cefuroxime users. Check the latest studies of Cefuroxime.

What is Ascites?

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) is found to be associated with 1,530 drugs and 2,026 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ascites.

On Jul, 18, 2026

12,808 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefuroxime.
Among them, 59 people (0.46%) have Ascites.

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Cefuroxime when they have Ascites? *

What is the gender of people who have Ascites when taking Cefuroxime? *

female: 39.29 %
male: 60.71 %

What is the age of people who have Ascites when taking Cefuroxime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefuroxime? *

Albuterol: 10 people, 16.95%
Gliclazide: 9 people, 15.25%
Fentanyl: 8 people, 13.56%
Senna: 8 people, 13.56%
Gentamicin: 7 people, 11.86%
Sodium Chloride: 7 people, 11.86%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 7 people, 11.86%
Potassium Chloride: 7 people, 11.86%
Ciprofloxacin: 7 people, 11.86%
Propofol: 7 people, 11.86%

What are other side effects people have besides Ascites? *

Fever: 24 people, 40.68%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 28.81%
Swallowing Difficulty: 16 people, 27.12%
Lung Consolidation (a condition whereby the lung tissues solidify because of the accumulation of solid and liquid material in the air spaces): 16 people, 27.12%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 15 people, 25.42%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 15 people, 25.42%
Enlarged Heart: 13 people, 22.03%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 22.03%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 12 people, 20.34%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 11 people, 18.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 11.86%
Breathing - Slowed Or Stopped: 7 people, 11.86%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 7 people, 11.86%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 7 people, 11.86%
Pneumococcal Sepsis (pneumococcal sepsis is a serious medical condition where bacteria, specifically streptococcus pneumoniae): 7 people, 11.86%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 10.17%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 6 people, 10.17%
Mediastinitis (inflammation of the tissues in the mid-chest): 5 people, 8.47%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 4 people, 6.78%
Pneumococcal Infection (infection caused by streptococcus pneumoniae): 4 people, 6.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .
Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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