Erythrocin and Acute kidney failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute kidney failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Erythrocin (erythromycin lactobionate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute kidney failure when taking Erythrocin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,182 people who have side effects when taking Erythrocin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Erythrocin?

Erythrocin has active ingredients of erythromycin lactobionate. It is often used in tooth abscess. eHealthMe is studying from 1,200 Erythrocin users. Check the latest studies of Erythrocin.

What is Acute kidney failure?

Acute kidney failure is found to be associated with 2,836 drugs and 4,492 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute kidney failure.

On Jul, 15, 2026

1,182 people reported to have side effects when taking Erythrocin.
Among them, 76 people (6.43%) have Acute kidney failure.

Could Erythrocin cause Acute kidney failure?

Among these 76 people:

How long have people been on Erythrocin when they have Acute kidney failure? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Erythrocin? *

female: 55.41 %
male: 44.59 %

What is the age of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Erythrocin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Erythrocin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acute kidney failure? *

Chronic Kidney Disease: 27 people, 35.53%
Pneumonia: 17 people, 22.37%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 16 people, 21.05%
Head Injury: 16 people, 21.05%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 18.42%
Blood Urea Increased: 13 people, 17.11%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 12 people, 15.79%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 11 people, 14.47%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 10 people, 13.16%
Itching: 10 people, 13.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 33 people, 43.42%
Infection: 30 people, 39.47%
Pain: 28 people, 36.84%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 26 people, 34.21%
Depression: 24 people, 31.58%
Cough: 22 people, 28.95%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 27.63%
Constipation: 20 people, 26.32%
Fever: 18 people, 23.68%
Heart Disease: 16 people, 21.05%

* 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 erythromycin lactobionate (the active ingredients of Erythrocin) and Erythrocin (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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