Codeine and Catheter site infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Catheter site infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Sandostatin, and have Short-bowel syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Catheter site infection when taking Codeine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,713 people who have side effects when taking Codeine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Codeine?

Codeine has active ingredients of codeine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 42,342 Codeine users. Check the latest studies of Codeine.

What is Catheter site infection?

Catheter site infection (infection at the site of insertion) is found to be associated with 359 drugs and 392 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Catheter site infection.

On Aug, 05, 2026

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 19 people (0.05%) have Catheter site infection.

Could Codeine cause Catheter site infection?

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Catheter site infection when taking Codeine? *

female: 38.89 %
male: 61.11 %

What is the age of people who have Catheter site infection when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Catheter site infection? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 68.42%
Pneumonia: 13 people, 68.42%
Infection: 10 people, 52.63%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 47.37%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 47.37%
Intestinal Obstruction: 9 people, 47.37%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 9 people, 47.37%
Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection (infection of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria): 9 people, 47.37%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 47.37%
Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 9 people, 47.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 11 people, 57.89%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 6 people, 31.58%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 2 people, 10.53%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 1 person, 5.26%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 5.26%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 5.26%
Fabry's Disease (build up of a particular type of fat, called globotriaosylceramide, in the body's cells): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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 codeine sulfate (the active ingredients of Codeine) and Codeine (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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