Claforan and Arrhythmias - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Arrhythmias is reported as a side effect among people who take Claforan (cefotaxime sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Flagyl, and have Injury.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Arrhythmias when taking Claforan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,524 people who have side effects when taking Claforan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Claforan?

Claforan has active ingredients of cefotaxime sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 2,527 Claforan users. Check the latest studies of Claforan.

What is Arrhythmias?

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) is found to be associated with 2,754 drugs and 4,840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Arrhythmias.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 30, 2026

2,524 people reported to have side effects when taking Claforan.
Among them, 52 people (2.06%) have Arrhythmias.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Claforan when they have Arrhythmias? *

What is the gender of people who have Arrhythmias when taking Claforan? *

female: 63.46 %
male: 36.54 %

What is the age of people who have Arrhythmias when taking Claforan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Claforan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Arrhythmias? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 16 people, 30.77%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 15 people, 28.85%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 25.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 12 people, 23.08%
Fever: 12 people, 23.08%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 21.15%
Abdominal Pain: 10 people, 19.23%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10 people, 19.23%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 19.23%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 17.31%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Injury: 6 people, 11.54%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 9.62%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 9.62%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 5 people, 9.62%
Gastroenteritis Salmonella (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by salmonella bacteria): 5 people, 9.62%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 5 people, 9.62%
Head Discomfort: 5 people, 9.62%
Hyperventilation: 5 people, 9.62%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 5 people, 9.62%
Weakness: 5 people, 9.62%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Arrhythmias (4,840 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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