Docetaxel and Glaucoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Glaucoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Docetaxel (docetaxel), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Herceptin, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glaucoma when taking Docetaxel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 79,811 people who have side effects when taking Docetaxel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Docetaxel?

Docetaxel has active ingredients of docetaxel. eHealthMe is studying from 79,875 Docetaxel users. Check the latest studies of Docetaxel.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss) is found to be associated with 1,233 drugs and 1,656 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glaucoma.

On Jul, 24, 2026

79,811 people reported to have side effects when taking Docetaxel.
Among them, 17 people (0.02%) have Glaucoma.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Docetaxel when they have Glaucoma? *

What is the gender of people who have Glaucoma when taking Docetaxel? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Glaucoma when taking Docetaxel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Docetaxel? *

Lansoprazole: 4 people, 23.53%
Metformin: 4 people, 23.53%
Herceptin: 4 people, 23.53%
Insulin: 3 people, 17.65%
Pantoprazole: 3 people, 17.65%
Codeine: 3 people, 17.65%
Emend: 3 people, 17.65%
Tamoxifen Citrate: 3 people, 17.65%
Pyridoxine: 3 people, 17.65%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 3 people, 17.65%

What are other side effects people have besides Glaucoma? *

Retinal Vein Thrombosis (clot formation in small veins that carry blood away from the retina): 4 people, 23.53%
Vision Blurred: 4 people, 23.53%
Constipation: 3 people, 17.65%
Dacryostenosis Acquired (obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct-acquired): 3 people, 17.65%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 17.65%
Lacrimation Increased: 3 people, 17.65%
Blindness Unilateral: 3 people, 17.65%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 3 people, 17.65%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 3 people, 17.65%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 6 people, 35.29%
Breast Cancer Female: 4 people, 23.53%
Productive Cough: 3 people, 17.65%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 17.65%
Cough: 3 people, 17.65%
Asthma: 3 people, 17.65%
Ovarian Cancer Recurrent (reoccurrence of ovary cancer): 2 people, 11.76%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 5.88%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 5.88%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .
Byun JS, Kang SH, Lee MJ, Kim SY, Choi HG, Lee HR, "A Case of Scleroderma-like Cutaneous Lesions Induced by Docetaxel in a Patient with Breast Cancer", Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2013 Oct .
Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .
Byun JS, Kang SH, Lee MJ, Kim SY, Choi HG, Lee HR, "A Case of Scleroderma-like Cutaneous Lesions Induced by Docetaxel in a Patient with Breast Cancer", Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2013 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

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