Extraneal and Cholecystitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cholecystitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Extraneal (icodextrin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Dianeal 137 W/ Dextrose 2.5% In Plastic Container, and have Acute kidney failure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholecystitis when taking Extraneal. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,991 people who have side effects when taking Extraneal from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Extraneal?

Extraneal has active ingredients of icodextrin. eHealthMe is studying from 32,994 Extraneal users. Check the latest studies of Extraneal.

What is Cholecystitis?

Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder) is found to be associated with 1,173 drugs and 1,218 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholecystitis.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

32,991 people reported to have side effects when taking Extraneal.
Among them, 29 people (0.09%) have Cholecystitis.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Extraneal when they have Cholecystitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cholecystitis when taking Extraneal? *

female: 27.59 %
male: 72.41 %

What is the age of people who have Cholecystitis when taking Extraneal? *

What are other drugs people take besides Extraneal? *

Dianeal 137 W/ Dextrose 2.5% In Plastic Container: 1 person, 3.45%

What are other side effects people have besides Cholecystitis? *

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 7 people, 24.14%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 6 people, 20.69%
Gastrointestinal Perforation (hole in the digestive tract): 2 people, 6.90%
Death: 2 people, 6.90%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 6.90%
Weakness: 2 people, 6.90%
Peritonitis Bacterial (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs by bacterial): 2 people, 6.90%
Catheter Site Infection (infection at the site of insertion): 2 people, 6.90%
Enterobacter Infection (infection caused by bacteria of the family enterobacteriaceae): 1 person, 3.45%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 3.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 3 people, 10.34%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 10.34%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 2 people, 6.90%
Diabetic End Stage Renal Disease: 1 person, 3.45%

* 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 icodextrin (the active ingredients of Extraneal) and Extraneal (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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