Heparin and Henoch-schonlein purpura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Henoch-schonlein purpura is reported as a side effect among people who take Heparin (heparin sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Henoch-schonlein purpura when taking Heparin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 91,860 people who have side effects when taking Heparin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Heparin?

Heparin has active ingredients of heparin sodium. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 92,141 Heparin users. Check the latest studies of Heparin.

What is Henoch-schonlein purpura?

Henoch-schonlein purpura (inflammation of the blood vessels in the skin and other body organs) is found to be associated with 284 drugs and 874 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Henoch-schonlein purpura.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

91,860 people reported to have side effects when taking Heparin.
Among them, 25 people (0.03%) have Henoch-schonlein purpura.

Could Heparin cause Henoch-schonlein purpura?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Heparin when they have Henoch-schonlein purpura? *

What is the gender of people who have Henoch-schonlein purpura when taking Heparin? *

female: 45.83 %
male: 54.17 %

What is the age of people who have Henoch-schonlein purpura when taking Heparin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Heparin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Henoch-schonlein purpura? *

Fever: 3 people, 12.00%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 3 people, 12.00%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 3 people, 12.00%
Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin): 3 people, 12.00%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 3 people, 12.00%
Haemorrhagic Diathesis (bleeding tendency): 3 people, 12.00%
Dermatitis Exfoliative Generalised (inflammatory skin disease with erythema and scaling that affects nearly the entire cutaneous surface): 3 people, 12.00%
Cutaneous Vasculitis (an inflammatory process affecting the vessel wall that leads to its damage): 2 people, 8.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 2 people, 8.00%
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Prolonged: 2 people, 8.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 24.00%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 3 people, 12.00%
Infection: 3 people, 12.00%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 8.00%
Asthma: 2 people, 8.00%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 8.00%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 8.00%
Gastritis - Chronic (long lasting inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 8.00%
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Infection: 2 people, 8.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 8.00%

* 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 heparin sodium (the active ingredients of Heparin) and Heparin (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?

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