Gentamicin and Abdominal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal abscess when taking Gentamicin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,523 people who have side effects when taking Gentamicin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gentamicin?

Gentamicin has active ingredients of gentamicin sulfate. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 21,654 Gentamicin users. Check the latest studies of Gentamicin.

What is Abdominal abscess?

Abdominal abscess (collection of pus in abdomen) is found to be associated with 507 drugs and 1,142 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal abscess.

On Jul, 07, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 22 people (0.1%) have Abdominal abscess.

Could Gentamicin cause Abdominal abscess?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Abdominal abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal abscess when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal abscess when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

Benadryl: 4 people, 18.18%
Zofran: 4 people, 18.18%
Heparin: 4 people, 18.18%
Miralax: 4 people, 18.18%
Nexium: 4 people, 18.18%
Acetaminophen: 3 people, 13.64%
Loryna: 3 people, 13.64%
Morphine: 3 people, 13.64%
Remicade: 3 people, 13.64%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 3 people, 13.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal abscess? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 18.18%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 18.18%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 13.64%
Device Dislocation: 3 people, 13.64%
Small Intestinal Obstruction (blockage in small intestine): 3 people, 13.64%
Fever: 3 people, 13.64%
Mucormycosis (a rare infection caused by organisms that belong to a group of fungi called mucoromycotina): 3 people, 13.64%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 13.64%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 13.64%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 13.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 22.73%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 3 people, 13.64%
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): 2 people, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 4.55%
Intestinal Obstruction: 1 person, 4.55%
Birth Control: 1 person, 4.55%
Anorectal Disorder: 1 person, 4.55%

* 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 gentamicin sulfate (the active ingredients of Gentamicin) and Gentamicin (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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