Erythromycin and Purpura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Purpura is reported as a side effect among people who take Erythromycin (erythromycin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Furosemide, and have Polycythaemia vera.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Purpura when taking Erythromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,069 people who have side effects when taking Erythromycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Erythromycin?

Erythromycin has active ingredients of erythromycin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 12,563 Erythromycin users. Check the latest studies of Erythromycin.

What is Purpura?

Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin) is found to be associated with 941 drugs and 1,515 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Purpura.

On Jul, 17, 2026

12,069 people reported to have side effects when taking Erythromycin.
Among them, 14 people (0.12%) have Purpura.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Erythromycin when they have Purpura? *

What is the gender of people who have Purpura when taking Erythromycin? *

female: 55.56 %
male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Purpura when taking Erythromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Erythromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Purpura? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 57.14%
Fever: 6 people, 42.86%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 35.71%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 4 people, 28.57%
Fall: 3 people, 21.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 21.43%
Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 21.43%
Femur Fracture: 3 people, 21.43%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 21.43%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 4 people, 28.57%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 21.43%
Splenic Vein Thrombosis (blood clot in splenic vein): 2 people, 14.29%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 14.29%
Skin Ulcer: 1 person, 7.14%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 7.14%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 1 person, 7.14%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Itp) (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 1 person, 7.14%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Erythromycin) and Erythromycin (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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