Cefuroxime and Organ failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Organ failure 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 2 - 5 years also take Trasylol, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Organ failure 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 Organ failure?

Organ failure is found to be associated with 462 drugs and 646 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Organ failure.

On Aug, 09, 2026

12,808 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefuroxime.
Among them, 15 people (0.12%) have Organ failure.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Cefuroxime when they have Organ failure? *

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

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cefuroxime? *

What are other side effects people have besides Organ failure? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 14 people, 93.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 66.67%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 10 people, 66.67%
Pain: 10 people, 66.67%
Injury: 10 people, 66.67%
Cardiac Disorder: 9 people, 60.00%
Death: 9 people, 60.00%
Depression: 9 people, 60.00%
Fear: 9 people, 60.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 9 people, 60.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 6 people, 40.00%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 33.33%
Infection: 5 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 33.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 33.33%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 5 people, 33.33%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 20.00%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 1 person, 6.67%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 1 person, 6.67%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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