Jakafi and Middle ear effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Middle ear effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Jakafi (ruxolitinib phosphate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Calcium, and have Polycythaemia vera.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Middle ear effusion when taking Jakafi. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 56,447 people who have side effects when taking Jakafi from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Jakafi?

Jakafi has active ingredients of ruxolitinib phosphate. It is often used in primary myelofibrosis. eHealthMe is studying from 56,530 Jakafi users. Check the latest studies of Jakafi.

What is Middle ear effusion?

Middle ear effusion (fluid in middle ear) is found to be associated with 326 drugs and 447 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Middle ear effusion.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 30, 2026

56,447 people reported to have side effects when taking Jakafi.
Among them, 16 people (0.03%) have Middle ear effusion.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Jakafi when they have Middle ear effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Middle ear effusion when taking Jakafi? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Middle ear effusion when taking Jakafi? *

What are other drugs people take besides Jakafi? *

What are other side effects people have besides Middle ear effusion? *

Weight Increased: 11 people, 68.75%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 10 people, 62.50%
Otitis (ear infection): 10 people, 62.50%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 56.25%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 43.75%
Dizziness: 7 people, 43.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 37.50%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 5 people, 31.25%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 5 people, 31.25%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 7 people, 43.75%
Diabetes: 2 people, 12.50%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 6.25%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 6.25%
Otitis (ear infection): 1 person, 6.25%
Essential Thrombocythaemia (chronic blood cancer): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 ruxolitinib phosphate (the active ingredients of Jakafi) and Jakafi (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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