Gentamicin and Pseudo-bartter syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudo-bartter syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Cephalothin, and have Brucellosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudo-bartter syndrome 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 Pseudo-bartter syndrome?

Pseudo-bartter syndrome (diuretic abuse) is found to be associated with 10 drugs and 68 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudo-bartter syndrome.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 13 people (0.06%) have Pseudo-bartter syndrome.

Could Gentamicin cause Pseudo-bartter syndrome?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pseudo-bartter syndrome when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

What is the age of people who have Pseudo-bartter syndrome when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudo-bartter syndrome? *

Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 5 people, 38.46%
Tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles): 5 people, 38.46%
Metabolic Alkalosis (too much bicarbonate in the blood): 5 people, 38.46%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 5 people, 38.46%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 38.46%
Weakness: 3 people, 23.08%
Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged: 3 people, 23.08%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 23.08%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 2 people, 15.38%
Atrioventricular Block First Degree (heart block first degree): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Wound Infection Pseudomonas: 1 person, 7.69%
Thrombophlebitis Septic (a condition characterized by venous thrombosis, inflammation, and bacterial infection of blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Skin Ulcer: 1 person, 7.69%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 1 person, 7.69%
Pyogenic Liver Abscess (liver abscess caused by bacteria): 1 person, 7.69%
Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Kidney Stones: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
Brucellosis (a bacterial disease typically affecting cattle and humans caused esp. by the bacteria brucella abortus): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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.

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