Gentamicin and Tetany - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tetany is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Reglan, and have Cellulitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tetany 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 Tetany?

Tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles) is found to be associated with 186 drugs and 448 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tetany.

On Jul, 16, 2026

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

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Tetany? *

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

female: 95.24 %
male: 4.76 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

Aspirin: 3 people, 14.29%
Cephalothin: 3 people, 14.29%
Reglan: 3 people, 14.29%
Metoprolol Tartrate: 2 people, 9.52%
Topiramate: 2 people, 9.52%
Acetaminophen And Hydrocodone Bitartrate: 2 people, 9.52%
Bisacodyl: 2 people, 9.52%
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 9.52%
Glucagen: 2 people, 9.52%
Guaifenesin: 2 people, 9.52%

What are other side effects people have besides Tetany? *

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 12 people, 57.14%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 11 people, 52.38%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 10 people, 47.62%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 9 people, 42.86%
Metabolic Alkalosis (too much bicarbonate in the blood): 9 people, 42.86%
Weakness: 8 people, 38.10%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 28.57%
Bartter's Syndrome (inherited defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of henle): 5 people, 23.81%
Pseudo-Bartter Syndrome (diuretic abuse): 5 people, 23.81%
Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged: 3 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pyogenic Liver Abscess (liver abscess caused by bacteria): 2 people, 9.52%
Pain: 2 people, 9.52%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 2 people, 9.52%
Diabetes: 2 people, 9.52%
Cough: 2 people, 9.52%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 2 people, 9.52%
Pyelonephritis Acute (sudden inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria): 1 person, 4.76%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 1 person, 4.76%
Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix): 1 person, 4.76%

* 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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