Clarithromycin and Acute respiratory failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute respiratory failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Plavix, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute respiratory failure when taking Clarithromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,030 people who have side effects when taking Clarithromycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clarithromycin?

Clarithromycin has active ingredients of clarithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 45,044 Clarithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Clarithromycin.

What is Acute respiratory failure?

Acute respiratory failure is found to be associated with 1,318 drugs and 1,648 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute respiratory failure.

On Jul, 07, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 87 people (0.2%) have Acute respiratory failure.

Could Clarithromycin cause Acute respiratory failure?

Among these 87 people:

How long have people been on Clarithromycin when they have Acute respiratory failure? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute respiratory failure when taking Clarithromycin? *

female: 46.91 %
male: 53.09 %

What is the age of people who have Acute respiratory failure when taking Clarithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acute respiratory failure? *

Fever: 19 people, 21.84%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 18 people, 20.69%
Cardiac Failure: 15 people, 17.24%
Drug Ineffective: 11 people, 12.64%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 9 people, 10.34%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 9 people, 10.34%
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): 9 people, 10.34%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 9 people, 10.34%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 9.20%
Hypersensitivity: 8 people, 9.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 10.34%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 8 people, 9.20%
Pharyngotonsillitis (inflammation of the pharynx and the tonsils): 7 people, 8.05%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 6.90%
Pneumonia Primary Atypical (primary atypical pneumonia which were probably caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae): 6 people, 6.90%
Hiv Infection: 4 people, 4.60%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 4 people, 4.60%
Depression: 4 people, 4.60%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 4.60%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 3 people, 3.45%

* 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 clarithromycin (the active ingredients of Clarithromycin) and Clarithromycin (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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