Ganciclovir and Atrial fibrillation/flutter - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter is reported as a side effect among people who take Ganciclovir (ganciclovir), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Cytomegalovirus infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Ganciclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,363 people who have side effects when taking Ganciclovir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ganciclovir?

Ganciclovir has active ingredients of ganciclovir. eHealthMe is studying from 6,370 Ganciclovir users. Check the latest studies of Ganciclovir.

What is Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles) is found to be associated with 2,361 drugs and 3,842 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

On Aug, 02, 2026

6,363 people reported to have side effects when taking Ganciclovir.
Among them, 48 people (0.75%) have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

Could Ganciclovir cause Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Ganciclovir when they have Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

What is the gender of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Ganciclovir? *

female: 32.56 %
male: 67.44 %

What is the age of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Ganciclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ganciclovir? *

Furosemide: 15 people, 31.25%
Methylprednisolone: 15 people, 31.25%
Prednisone: 15 people, 31.25%
Meropenem: 14 people, 29.17%
Mycophenolate Mofetil: 14 people, 29.17%
Vancomycin: 13 people, 27.08%
Cyclosporine: 12 people, 25.00%
Levofloxacin: 10 people, 20.83%
Ceftriaxone: 10 people, 20.83%
Bactrim: 9 people, 18.75%

What are other side effects people have besides Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 17 people, 35.42%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 14 people, 29.17%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 20.83%
Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 18.75%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 9 people, 18.75%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 8 people, 16.67%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 16.67%
Acute Respiratory Failure: 7 people, 14.58%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 12.50%
Hypervolaemia (abnormally increased volume of blood): 6 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cytomegalovirus Infection: 7 people, 14.58%
B-Cell Lymphoma Stage Iv (blood cancer affecting b cells stage iv): 6 people, 12.50%
Pneumonia Cytomegaloviral (cmv pneumonia is caused by a member of a group of herpes-type viruses): 6 people, 12.50%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 3 people, 6.25%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 4.17%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 4.17%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 4.17%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.17%
Human Herpesvirus 6 Infection: 2 people, 4.17%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.17%

* 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 ganciclovir (the active ingredients of Ganciclovir) and Ganciclovir (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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