Clexane and Myopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Clexane (enoxaparin sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tafinlar, and have Metastatic malignant melanoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myopathy when taking Clexane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,633 people who have side effects when taking Clexane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clexane?

Clexane has active ingredients of enoxaparin sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 14,679 Clexane users. Check the latest studies of Clexane.

What is Myopathy?

Myopathy (a muscular disease in which the muscle fibres do not function) is found to be associated with 818 drugs and 1,017 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myopathy.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

14,633 people reported to have side effects when taking Clexane.
Among them, 17 people (0.12%) have Myopathy.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Clexane when they have Myopathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Myopathy when taking Clexane? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Myopathy when taking Clexane? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clexane? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myopathy? *

Weakness: 6 people, 35.29%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 4 people, 23.53%
Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (disorder that affects the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves)): 4 people, 23.53%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 4 people, 23.53%
Fever: 4 people, 23.53%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 23.53%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 23.53%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 23.53%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 3 people, 17.65%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 6 people, 35.29%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 29.41%
Infection: 3 people, 17.65%
Confusional State: 3 people, 17.65%
Cough: 3 people, 17.65%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 17.65%
Epigastric Discomfort: 3 people, 17.65%
Fever: 3 people, 17.65%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 3 people, 17.65%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 17.65%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Myopathy (12,767 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Myopathy:

Myopathy (818 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Myopathy:

Myopathy (1,017 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Das S, Anand Ramasamy SD, Mondal S, "An unusual case of glipizide-induced proximal myopathy", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2016 Jan .
Das S, Anand Ramasamy SD, Mondal S, "An unusual case of glipizide-induced proximal myopathy", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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