Gentamicin and Prothrombin time shortened - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Prothrombin time shortened 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 Cubicin, and have Sepsis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Prothrombin time shortened 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 Prothrombin time shortened?

Prothrombin time shortened is found to be associated with 236 drugs and 536 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Prothrombin time shortened.

On Aug, 01, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 14 people (0.07%) have Prothrombin time shortened.

Could Gentamicin cause Prothrombin time shortened?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Prothrombin time shortened? *

What is the gender of people who have Prothrombin time shortened when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 16.67 %
male: 83.33 %

What is the age of people who have Prothrombin time shortened when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

Vancomycin: 6 people, 42.86%
Cubicin: 6 people, 42.86%
Cancidas: 5 people, 35.71%
Acetaminophen: 2 people, 14.29%
Rocephin: 2 people, 14.29%
Primaxin: 2 people, 14.29%
Omeprazole: 2 people, 14.29%
Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 2 people, 14.29%
Enalapril Maleate: 1 person, 7.14%
Allopurinol: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Prothrombin time shortened? *

Coagulation Factor V Level Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
International Normalised Ratio Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Hypercoagulation (increased tendency for clotting of the blood): 2 people, 14.29%
Fever: 1 person, 7.14%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 7.14%
Dermatitis Exfoliative (widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss): 1 person, 7.14%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 1 person, 7.14%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 1 person, 7.14%
Coagulation Factor Vii Level Decreased: 1 person, 7.14%
Weight Increased: 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Thrombophlebitis (swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot): 2 people, 14.29%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 14.29%
Pneumococcal Sepsis (pneumococcal sepsis is a serious medical condition where bacteria, specifically streptococcus pneumoniae): 1 person, 7.14%
Pneumococcal Infection (infection caused by streptococcus pneumoniae): 1 person, 7.14%
Phlebitis Deep (inflammation of the walls of a vein): 1 person, 7.14%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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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