Gentamicin and Systemic lupus erythematosus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic lupus erythematosus 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 Omeprazole, and have Dermatomyositis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic lupus erythematosus 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 Systemic lupus erythematosus?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue) is found to be associated with 1,088 drugs and 1,643 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic lupus erythematosus.

On Jul, 26, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 12 people (0.06%) have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

Could Gentamicin cause Systemic lupus erythematosus?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Systemic lupus erythematosus? *

What is the gender of people who have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic lupus erythematosus? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 25.00%
Dizziness: 3 people, 25.00%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 25.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 25.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 25.00%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 3 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 3 people, 25.00%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 16.67%
Muscle Strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear): 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 16.67%
Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 2 people, 16.67%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 16.67%
Meningitis Haemophilus (a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges)): 2 people, 16.67%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 2 people, 16.67%
Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland): 1 person, 8.33%
Endocarditis Infective (infection of the heart surface of the heart): 1 person, 8.33%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .

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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