Kalbitor and Swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Kalbitor (ecallantide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Firazyr, and have Hereditary angioedema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swelling when taking Kalbitor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,078 people who have side effects when taking Kalbitor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Kalbitor?

Kalbitor has active ingredients of ecallantide. eHealthMe is studying from 2,079 Kalbitor users. Check the latest studies of Kalbitor.

What is Swelling?

Swelling is found to be associated with 2,295 drugs and 2,899 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swelling.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 03, 2026

2,078 people reported to have side effects when taking Kalbitor.
Among them, 32 people (1.54%) have Swelling.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Kalbitor when they have Swelling? *

What is the gender of people who have Swelling when taking Kalbitor? *

female: 89.66 %
male: 10.34 %

What is the age of people who have Swelling when taking Kalbitor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Kalbitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swelling? *

Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 10 people, 31.25%
Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 15.62%
Pain: 4 people, 12.50%
Itching: 4 people, 12.50%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 12.50%
Swollen Tongue (swelling of tongue): 4 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 9.38%
Pharyngeal Oedema (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cavities and intercellular spaces of the pharyngeal): 2 people, 6.25%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 6.25%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 6.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 30 people, 93.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 12.50%
Asthma: 3 people, 9.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 6.25%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 6.25%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 6.25%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 6.25%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 3.12%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 3.12%
Birth Control: 1 person, 3.12%

* 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 ecallantide (the active ingredients of Kalbitor) and Kalbitor (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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