Ertapenem sodium and Pneumonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ertapenem sodium (ertapenem sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumonia when taking Ertapenem sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,521 people who have side effects when taking Ertapenem sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ertapenem sodium?

Ertapenem sodium has active ingredients of ertapenem sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 1,524 Ertapenem sodium users. Check the latest studies of Ertapenem sodium.

What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is found to be associated with 3,351 drugs and 4,676 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumonia.

On Jul, 11, 2026

1,521 people reported to have side effects when taking Ertapenem sodium.
Among them, 14 people (0.92%) have Pneumonia.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Ertapenem sodium when they have Pneumonia? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumonia when taking Ertapenem sodium? *

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumonia when taking Ertapenem sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ertapenem sodium? *

Acetaminophen: 5 people, 35.71%
Midazolam: 5 people, 35.71%
Aspirin: 5 people, 35.71%
Magnesium: 4 people, 28.57%
Humira: 4 people, 28.57%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 4 people, 28.57%
Hydrocortisone: 4 people, 28.57%
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride: 4 people, 28.57%
Keflex: 4 people, 28.57%
Lasix: 4 people, 28.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumonia? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 6 people, 42.86%
Urination - Painful: 5 people, 35.71%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 5 people, 35.71%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 35.71%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 35.71%
Infusion Related Reaction: 4 people, 28.57%
Fever: 4 people, 28.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 28.57%
Ear Congestion: 4 people, 28.57%
Ear Pain: 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 4 people, 28.57%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 21.43%
Oral Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 2 people, 14.29%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 14.29%
Hypervolaemia (abnormally increased volume of blood): 2 people, 14.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 14.29%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 14.29%
Confusional State: 2 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 14.29%

* 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 ertapenem sodium (the active ingredients of Ertapenem sodium) and Ertapenem sodium (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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