Defitelio and Systemic candida - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic candida is reported as a side effect among people who take Defitelio (defibrotide sodium), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cancidas, and have Venoocclusive liver disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic candida when taking Defitelio. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,343 people who have side effects when taking Defitelio from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Defitelio?

Defitelio has active ingredients of defibrotide sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 4,343 Defitelio users. Check the latest studies of Defitelio.

What is Systemic candida?

Systemic candida (whole body fungal infection) is found to be associated with 278 drugs and 408 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic candida.

On Jul, 07, 2026

4,343 people reported to have side effects when taking Defitelio.
Among them, 19 people (0.44%) have Systemic candida.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Defitelio when they have Systemic candida? *

What is the gender of people who have Systemic candida when taking Defitelio? *

female: 37.5 %
male: 62.5 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic candida when taking Defitelio? *

What are other drugs people take besides Defitelio? *

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic candida? *

Cystitis Haemorrhagic (blood in the urine and painful voiding): 8 people, 42.11%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 7 people, 36.84%
Acute Pulmonary Oedema (sudden deposit of fluid in the lung)): 7 people, 36.84%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 7 people, 36.84%
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): 7 people, 36.84%
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 7 people, 36.84%
Immunodeficiency: 7 people, 36.84%
Splenic Candidiasis (fungal infection of spleen or near by): 6 people, 31.58%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 26.32%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Venoocclusive Liver Disease (small veins in the liver are obstructed): 12 people, 63.16%
Venoocclusive Disease (small veins in the liver are obstructed): 7 people, 36.84%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 36.84%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 36.84%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 7 people, 36.84%
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): 7 people, 36.84%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 6 people, 31.58%
Hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement): 6 people, 31.58%
Fever: 3 people, 15.79%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Systemic candida (408 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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