Epipen and Pseudomonas infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudomonas infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Epipen (epinephrine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Advair Hfa, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudomonas infection when taking Epipen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,690 people who have side effects when taking Epipen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epipen?

Epipen has active ingredients of epinephrine. It is often used in anaphylaxis. eHealthMe is studying from 23,760 Epipen users. Check the latest studies of Epipen.

What is Pseudomonas infection?

Pseudomonas infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa) is found to be associated with 870 drugs and 1,062 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudomonas infection.

On Jul, 15, 2026

23,690 people reported to have side effects when taking Epipen.
Among them, 22 people (0.09%) have Pseudomonas infection.

Could Epipen cause Pseudomonas infection?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pseudomonas infection when taking Epipen? *

female: 59.09 %
male: 40.91 %

What is the age of people who have Pseudomonas infection when taking Epipen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Epipen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudomonas infection? *

Pneumonia: 5 people, 22.73%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 18.18%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 4 people, 18.18%
Cough: 4 people, 18.18%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 13.64%
Coughing Up Blood: 3 people, 13.64%
Drug Resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug): 3 people, 13.64%
Heart Rate Increased: 2 people, 9.09%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 2 people, 9.09%
Pharyngitis Streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus): 2 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 8 people, 36.36%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 3 people, 13.64%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 9.09%
Asthma: 2 people, 9.09%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 9.09%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 9.09%
Muscle Strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear): 2 people, 9.09%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 4.55%
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (this means your immune system mistakenly targets healthy cells and tissues in the body): 1 person, 4.55%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 4.55%

* 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 epinephrine (the active ingredients of Epipen) and Epipen (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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