Heparin lock flush and Trismus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Trismus is reported as a side effect among people who take Heparin lock flush (heparin sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lortab, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Trismus when taking Heparin lock flush. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 724 people who have side effects when taking Heparin lock flush from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Heparin lock flush?

Heparin lock flush has active ingredients of heparin sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 750 Heparin lock flush users. Check the latest studies of Heparin lock flush.

What is Trismus?

Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws) is found to be associated with 592 drugs and 764 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Trismus.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

724 people reported to have side effects when taking Heparin lock flush.
Among them, 16 people (2.21%) have Trismus.

Could Heparin lock flush cause Trismus?

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Trismus when taking Heparin lock flush? *

  • female: 6.25 %
  • male: 93.75 %

What is the age of people who have Trismus when taking Heparin lock flush? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 100 %

What are other drugs people take besides Heparin lock flush? *

  1. Peridex: 16 people, 100.00%
  2. Lasix: 16 people, 100.00%
  3. Demerol: 16 people, 100.00%
  4. Nystatin: 16 people, 100.00%
  5. Doxycycline: 16 people, 100.00%
  6. Zometa: 16 people, 100.00%
  7. Folic Acid: 16 people, 100.00%
  8. Plendil: 16 people, 100.00%
  9. Cleocin: 16 people, 100.00%
  10. Lortab: 16 people, 100.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Trismus? *

  1. Infection: 16 people, 100.00%
  2. Heart Valve Incompetence (heart's valves do not work correctly): 16 people, 100.00%
  3. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 16 people, 100.00%
  4. Oesophageal Ulcer (ulcer of oesophagus): 16 people, 100.00%
  5. Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 16 people, 100.00%
  6. Necrosis (the death of body tissue): 16 people, 100.00%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 100.00%
  8. Muscle Tightness: 16 people, 100.00%
  9. Mouth Ulcers: 16 people, 100.00%
  10. Chest Pain: 16 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 16 people, 100.00%
  2. Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Heparin lock flush:

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How severe was Trismus and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of heparin sodium:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on heparin sodium (the active ingredients of Heparin lock flush) and Heparin lock flush (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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