Cytoxan and Spinal cord compression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Spinal cord compression is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Spinal cord compression when taking Cytoxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,522 people who have side effects when taking Cytoxan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cytoxan?

Cytoxan has active ingredients of cyclophosphamide. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 19,693 Cytoxan users. Check the latest studies of Cytoxan.

What is Spinal cord compression?

Spinal cord compression is found to be associated with 616 drugs and 597 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Spinal cord compression.

On Jul, 19, 2026

19,522 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytoxan.
Among them, 37 people (0.19%) have Spinal cord compression.

Could Cytoxan cause Spinal cord compression?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Cytoxan when they have Spinal cord compression? *

What is the gender of people who have Spinal cord compression when taking Cytoxan? *

female: 54.05 %
male: 45.95 %

What is the age of people who have Spinal cord compression when taking Cytoxan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cytoxan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Spinal cord compression? *

Pain: 26 people, 70.27%
Stress And Anxiety: 25 people, 67.57%
Back Pain: 23 people, 62.16%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 23 people, 62.16%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 21 people, 56.76%
Weight Decreased: 18 people, 48.65%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 48.65%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 18 people, 48.65%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 48.65%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 17 people, 45.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 6 people, 16.22%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 10.81%
Bone Disorder: 4 people, 10.81%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 8.11%
Hair Loss: 2 people, 5.41%
Rhabdomyosarcoma (cancer of the bone, soft tissues, or connective tissue (e.g., tendon or cartilage)): 2 people, 5.41%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 5.41%
Pain In Jaw: 2 people, 5.41%
Pain: 2 people, 5.41%
Constipation: 2 people, 5.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cyclophosphamide (the active ingredients of Cytoxan) and Cytoxan (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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