Dexamethasone and Mesothelioma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mesothelioma is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lansoprazole, and have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mesothelioma when taking Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 161,257 people who have side effects when taking Dexamethasone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma (rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium) is found to be associated with 90 drugs and 108 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mesothelioma.

On Jul, 27, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 46 people (0.03%) have Mesothelioma.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Dexamethasone when they have Mesothelioma? *

What is the gender of people who have Mesothelioma when taking Dexamethasone? *

female: 13.04 %
male: 86.96 %

What is the age of people who have Mesothelioma when taking Dexamethasone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mesothelioma? *

Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 12 people, 26.09%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 3 people, 6.52%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 6.52%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 4.35%
Hyperviscosity Syndrome (a condition in which blood is not able to flow freely through your arteries): 2 people, 4.35%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 4.35%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 4.35%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 2 people, 4.35%
Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 2 people, 4.35%
Disease Progression: 2 people, 4.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 16 people, 34.78%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 7 people, 15.22%
Pain: 1 person, 2.17%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.17%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 2.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Mesothelioma:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

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