Etoposide and Actinic keratosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Actinic keratosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Etoposide (etoposide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Cisplatin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Actinic keratosis when taking Etoposide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 77,756 people who have side effects when taking Etoposide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Etoposide?

Etoposide has active ingredients of etoposide. eHealthMe is studying from 77,815 Etoposide users. Check the latest studies of Etoposide.

What is Actinic keratosis?

Actinic keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure) is found to be associated with 588 drugs and 1,006 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Actinic keratosis.

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On Aug, 06, 2026

77,756 people reported to have side effects when taking Etoposide.
Among them, 22 people (0.03%) have Actinic keratosis.

Could Etoposide cause Actinic keratosis?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Actinic keratosis when taking Etoposide? *

female: 5.56 %
male: 94.44 %

What is the age of people who have Actinic keratosis when taking Etoposide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Etoposide? *

Cisplatin: 22 people, 100.00%
Dexamethasone: 20 people, 90.91%
Bortezomib: 20 people, 90.91%
Cyclophosphamide: 20 people, 90.91%
Ciprofloxacin: 2 people, 9.09%
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride: 2 people, 9.09%
Cytarabine: 1 person, 4.55%
Benadryl: 1 person, 4.55%
Carfilzomib: 1 person, 4.55%
Cefazolin: 1 person, 4.55%

What are other side effects people have besides Actinic keratosis? *

Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 14 people, 63.64%
Neutropenic Sepsis (whole body infection is caused by a condition in which the number of white blood cells (called neutrophils) in the blood is low. neutrophils help the body to fight infection): 14 people, 63.64%
Inflammation: 5 people, 22.73%
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood): 3 people, 13.64%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 2 people, 9.09%
Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 1 person, 4.55%
Head Injury: 1 person, 4.55%
Fever: 1 person, 4.55%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 4.55%
Swelling Face: 1 person, 4.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 15 people, 68.18%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 1 person, 4.55%
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood): 1 person, 4.55%
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (cancer tumour that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems): 1 person, 4.55%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 1 person, 4.55%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 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 etoposide (the active ingredients of Etoposide) and Etoposide (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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