Chloramphenicol and Cardiac arrest - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiac arrest is reported as a side effect among people who take Chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have Shigella infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiac arrest when taking Chloramphenicol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,567 people who have side effects when taking Chloramphenicol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Chloramphenicol?

Chloramphenicol has active ingredients of chloramphenicol. eHealthMe is studying from 2,581 Chloramphenicol users. Check the latest studies of Chloramphenicol.

What is Cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is found to be associated with 2,228 drugs and 2,513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiac arrest.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

2,567 people reported to have side effects when taking Chloramphenicol.
Among them, 15 people (0.58%) have Cardiac arrest.

Could Chloramphenicol cause Cardiac arrest?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Chloramphenicol when they have Cardiac arrest? *

What is the gender of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Chloramphenicol? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Chloramphenicol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Chloramphenicol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiac arrest? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 26.67%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 4 people, 26.67%
Unresponsive To Stimuli: 3 people, 20.00%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 20.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 3 people, 20.00%
Pathogen Resistance: 3 people, 20.00%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 3 people, 20.00%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 3 people, 20.00%
Overdose: 2 people, 13.33%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Shigella Infection (bacterial infection caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella): 3 people, 20.00%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 13.33%
Sedation: 2 people, 13.33%
Anaesthesia: 2 people, 13.33%
Constipation: 2 people, 13.33%
Fever: 2 people, 13.33%
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 2 people, 13.33%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 13.33%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 6.67%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 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 chloramphenicol (the active ingredients of Chloramphenicol) and Chloramphenicol (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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