Insulin and Pyelonephritis acute - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pyelonephritis acute is reported as a side effect among people who take Insulin (insulin pork), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Deflazacort, and have Diabetic retinal oedema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pyelonephritis acute when taking Insulin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 49,622 people who have side effects when taking Insulin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Insulin?

Insulin has active ingredients of insulin pork. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 50,203 Insulin users. Check the latest studies of Insulin.

What is Pyelonephritis acute?

Pyelonephritis acute (sudden inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria) is found to be associated with 363 drugs and 472 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pyelonephritis acute.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

49,622 people reported to have side effects when taking Insulin.
Among them, 13 people (0.03%) have Pyelonephritis acute.

Could Insulin cause Pyelonephritis acute?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Insulin when they have Pyelonephritis acute? *

What is the gender of people who have Pyelonephritis acute when taking Insulin? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Pyelonephritis acute when taking Insulin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Insulin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pyelonephritis acute? *

Pain: 5 people, 38.46%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 30.77%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 30.77%
Urination - Painful: 4 people, 30.77%
Chills (felling of cold): 4 people, 30.77%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 30.77%
Intertrigo (inflammation (rash) of the body folds (adjacent areas of skin)): 3 people, 23.08%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 23.08%
Heart Rate Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 3 people, 23.08%
Vaginitis Bacterial (inflammation of the vagina caused by bacterial infection): 2 people, 15.38%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 15.38%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 15.38%
Gestational Diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy): 2 people, 15.38%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 15.38%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 7.69%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hsu FG, Sheu MJ, Lin CL, Hsieh YW, Lai SW, "Use of Zolpidem and Risk of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women: A Population‐Based Case‐Control Study in Taiwan", The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Mar .
Hsu FG, Sheu MJ, Lin CL, Hsieh YW, Lai SW, "Use of Zolpidem and Risk of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women: A Population‐Based Case‐Control Study in Taiwan", The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on insulin pork (the active ingredients of Insulin) and Insulin (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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