Cephalexin and Glomerulonephritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Glomerulonephritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cephalexin (cephalexin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Amoxicillin, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glomerulonephritis when taking Cephalexin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,149 people who have side effects when taking Cephalexin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cephalexin?

Cephalexin has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 30,580 Cephalexin users. Check the latest studies of Cephalexin.

What is Glomerulonephritis?

Glomerulonephritis (a group of conditions that affect parts of the kidneys called glomeruli) is found to be associated with 308 drugs and 446 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glomerulonephritis.

On Jul, 26, 2026

29,149 people reported to have side effects when taking Cephalexin.
Among them, 12 people (0.04%) have Glomerulonephritis.

Could Cephalexin cause Glomerulonephritis?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Glomerulonephritis when taking Cephalexin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Glomerulonephritis when taking Cephalexin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cephalexin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Glomerulonephritis? *

Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 5 people, 41.67%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 33.33%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 25.00%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 3 people, 25.00%
Pressure Ulcer: 3 people, 25.00%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 25.00%
Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood): 3 people, 25.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 25.00%
Shock (a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin): 3 people, 25.00%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 25.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 16.67%
Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
Wound Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 1 person, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 8.33%
Fever: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Glomerulonephritis:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Agrawal A, Rao M, Jasdanwala S, Mathur A, Eng M, "Cephalexin Induced Cholestatic Jaundice", Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2014 Aug .
Agrawal A, Rao M, Jasdanwala S, Mathur A, Eng M, "Cephalexin Induced Cholestatic Jaundice", Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2014 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cephalexin (the active ingredients of Cephalexin) and Cephalexin (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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