Clarithromycin and Device related infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Device related infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Device related infection 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 Device related infection?

Device related infection is found to be associated with 1,095 drugs and 1,040 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Device related infection.

On Jul, 07, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 30 people (0.07%) have Device related infection.

Could Clarithromycin cause Device related infection?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Clarithromycin when they have Device related infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Device related infection when taking Clarithromycin? *

female: 29.63 %
male: 70.37 %

What is the age of people who have Device related infection when taking Clarithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Device related infection? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 26.67%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 26.67%
Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 26.67%
Fever: 7 people, 23.33%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 20.00%
Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood): 6 people, 20.00%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 5 people, 16.67%
Hypophagia (reduced food intake): 5 people, 16.67%
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 4 people, 13.33%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Familial Mediterranean Fever (genetic disease recurring attacks of abdominal pain, fever, pleurisy, arthritis, and rash): 4 people, 13.33%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 13.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 13.33%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 3 people, 10.00%
Mycobacterium Fortuitum Infection (bacterial infection): 3 people, 10.00%
Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 3 people, 10.00%
Iron Deficiency: 3 people, 10.00%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 10.00%
Aspergillosis (an infection caused by a fungus called aspergillus): 3 people, 10.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 10.00%

* 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).

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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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