Furosemide and Spinal cord infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Spinal cord infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Furosemide (furosemide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Bactrim, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Spinal cord infection when taking Furosemide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 313,719 people who have side effects when taking Furosemide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Furosemide?

Furosemide has active ingredients of furosemide. It is often used in fluid retention. eHealthMe is studying from 316,095 Furosemide users. Check the latest studies of Furosemide.

What is Spinal cord infection?

Spinal cord infection is found to be associated with 94 drugs and 142 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Spinal cord infection.

On Jul, 06, 2026

313,719 people reported to have side effects when taking Furosemide.
Among them, 21 people (0.01%) have Spinal cord infection.

Could Furosemide cause Spinal cord infection?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Furosemide when they have Spinal cord infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Spinal cord infection when taking Furosemide? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Spinal cord infection when taking Furosemide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Furosemide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Spinal cord infection? *

Back Pain: 10 people, 47.62%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 9 people, 42.86%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 9 people, 42.86%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 38.10%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 33.33%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 7 people, 33.33%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 6 people, 28.57%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 28.57%
Dry Skin: 6 people, 28.57%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 8 people, 38.10%
Infection: 7 people, 33.33%
Vena Cava Thrombosis (clotting of the blood in large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart): 6 people, 28.57%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 28.57%
Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 6 people, 28.57%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 6 people, 28.57%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 6 people, 28.57%
Jugular Vein Thrombosis (clot in jugular vein): 6 people, 28.57%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 6 people, 28.57%
Svc Obstruction (superior vena cava obstruction (svco) is an uncommon complication of lung cancer): 6 people, 28.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .
Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .

How the study uses the data?

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