Gentamicin and Aplastic anemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aplastic anemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Chronic renal failure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aplastic anemia 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 Aplastic anemia?

Aplastic anemia is found to be associated with 620 drugs and 886 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aplastic anemia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

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

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Aplastic anemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Aplastic anemia when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Aplastic anemia when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Aplastic anemia? *

Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 11 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 50.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 45.45%
Depression: 10 people, 45.45%
Pain: 10 people, 45.45%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 45.45%
Pain In Jaw: 10 people, 45.45%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 10 people, 45.45%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 45.45%
Injury: 9 people, 40.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 4 people, 18.18%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 2 people, 9.09%
Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 1 person, 4.55%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.55%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 4.55%
Pain: 1 person, 4.55%
Opsoclonus Myoclonus (a rare neurological disorder of unknown causes which appears to be the result of an autoimmune process involving the nervous system): 1 person, 4.55%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 4.55%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 1 person, 4.55%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 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).

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