Fluorouracil and Ileal stenosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ileal stenosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluorouracil (fluorouracil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Avastin, and have Colorectal cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ileal stenosis when taking Fluorouracil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 96,940 people who have side effects when taking Fluorouracil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluorouracil?

Fluorouracil has active ingredients of fluorouracil. It is often used in colon cancer metastatic. eHealthMe is studying from 97,087 Fluorouracil users. Check the latest studies of Fluorouracil.

What is Ileal stenosis?

Ileal stenosis (obstruction in the ileal) is found to be associated with 110 drugs and 257 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ileal stenosis.

On Jul, 28, 2026

96,940 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluorouracil.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Ileal stenosis.

Could Fluorouracil cause Ileal stenosis?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Fluorouracil when they have Ileal stenosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Ileal stenosis when taking Fluorouracil? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Ileal stenosis when taking Fluorouracil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluorouracil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ileal stenosis? *

Ileal Perforation: 3 people, 27.27%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 3 people, 27.27%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 3 people, 27.27%
Lung Cyst (air or fluid filled sac in lung): 2 people, 18.18%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 18.18%
Gallbladder Oedema (swelling of gallbladder): 2 people, 18.18%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 2 people, 18.18%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 18.18%
Haematotoxicity (toxins that destroy red blood cells): 2 people, 18.18%
Hepatic Cyst: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 4 people, 36.36%
Colon Cancer: 2 people, 18.18%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 1 person, 9.09%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 9.09%
Fever: 1 person, 9.09%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 9.09%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 9.09%
Abdominal Distension: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Fluorouracil and have Ileal stenosis?

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Ileal stenosis:

Ileal stenosis (110 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Ileal stenosis:

Ileal stenosis (257 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluorouracil (the active ingredients of Fluorouracil) and Fluorouracil (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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