Heparin and Obs - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Obs is reported as a side effect among people who take Heparin (heparin sodium), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Symbicort, and have Malignant melanoma.

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

Obs is found to be associated with 36 drugs and 224 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Obs.

On Oct, 21, 2025

91,860 people reported to have side effects when taking Heparin.
Among them, 15 people (0.02%) have Obs.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Heparin when they have Obs? *

What is the gender of people who have Obs when taking Heparin? *

female: 93.33 %
male: 6.67 %

What is the age of people who have Obs when taking Heparin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Heparin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Obs? *

Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 11 people, 73.33%
Confusion: 11 people, 73.33%
Death: 11 people, 73.33%
Consciousness - Decreased: 11 people, 73.33%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 10 people, 66.67%
Balance Disorder: 9 people, 60.00%
Brain Stem Syndrome: 9 people, 60.00%
Encephalitis Autoimmune (autoimmune origin disturbances of consciousness and pyramidal signs, inflammation of the brain): 4 people, 26.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 26.67%
Febrile Infection (infection with temperature rise): 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 11 people, 73.33%
Asthma: 11 people, 73.33%
Pneumonia: 11 people, 73.33%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 11 people, 73.33%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 11 people, 73.33%
Constipation: 9 people, 60.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 8 people, 53.33%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 8 people, 53.33%
Fever: 8 people, 53.33%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 8 people, 53.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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

Heparin (92,141 reports)

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Obs (298 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Obs:

Obs (36 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Obs:

Obs (224 conditions)

Drugs similar to Heparin and Obs :

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?

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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