Gemzar and Meningitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Meningitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Gemzar (gemcitabine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Zometa, and have Neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Meningitis when taking Gemzar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,184 people who have side effects when taking Gemzar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gemzar?

Gemzar has active ingredients of gemcitabine hydrochloride. It is often used in pancreatic carcinoma. eHealthMe is studying from 20,315 Gemzar users. Check the latest studies of Gemzar.

What is Meningitis?

Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges) is found to be associated with 651 drugs and 880 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Meningitis.

On Jul, 14, 2026

20,184 people reported to have side effects when taking Gemzar.
Among them, 32 people (0.16%) have Meningitis.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Gemzar when they have Meningitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Meningitis when taking Gemzar? *

female: 59.38 %
male: 40.62 %

What is the age of people who have Meningitis when taking Gemzar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gemzar? *

Zometa: 11 people, 34.38%
Zyrtec: 10 people, 31.25%
Prochlorperazine Maleate: 10 people, 31.25%
Aredia: 10 people, 31.25%
Benadryl: 10 people, 31.25%
Biaxin: 10 people, 31.25%
Carboplatin: 10 people, 31.25%
Cytoxan: 10 people, 31.25%
Demerol: 10 people, 31.25%
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: 10 people, 31.25%

What are other side effects people have besides Meningitis? *

General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 12 people, 37.50%
Depression: 11 people, 34.38%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 34.38%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 31.25%
Flank Pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen): 10 people, 31.25%
Nasal Ulcer (ulcer of nose): 10 people, 31.25%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 10 people, 31.25%
Metastases To Pelvis (cancer spreads to pelvis): 10 people, 31.25%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 10 people, 31.25%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 10 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 21.88%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 7 people, 21.88%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 4 people, 12.50%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 3.12%
Pancreatic Carcinoma Metastatic (pancreatic cancer- metastatic): 1 person, 3.12%
Malignant Respiratory Tract Neoplasm (cancer tumour of respiratory tract): 1 person, 3.12%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 1 person, 3.12%
Lung Cancer Stage Unspecified (Excl Metastatic Tumors To Lung): 1 person, 3.12%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Stage Iii (the cancer has spread to nearby tissue or too far away lymph nodes): 1 person, 3.12%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 1 person, 3.12%

* 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 gemcitabine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Gemzar) and Gemzar (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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