Kyprolis and Herpes zoster - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes zoster is reported as a side effect among people who take Kyprolis (carfilzomib), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Revlimid, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes zoster when taking Kyprolis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,068 people who have side effects when taking Kyprolis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Kyprolis?

Kyprolis has active ingredients of carfilzomib. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 15,080 Kyprolis users. Check the latest studies of Kyprolis.

What is Herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster is found to be associated with 1,821 drugs and 2,172 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes zoster.

On Aug, 06, 2026

15,068 people reported to have side effects when taking Kyprolis.
Among them, 35 people (0.23%) have Herpes zoster.

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Kyprolis when they have Herpes zoster? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Kyprolis? *

female: 47.06 %
male: 52.94 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Kyprolis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Kyprolis? *

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes zoster? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 22.86%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 20.00%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 17.14%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 14.29%
Weakness: 4 people, 11.43%
Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct): 4 people, 11.43%
Cytomegalovirus Viraemia (cytomegalo virus in blood stream): 4 people, 11.43%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 11.43%
Oesophageal Spasm (contraction of oesophagus): 4 people, 11.43%
Pain: 4 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 11.43%
Pneumonia Klebsiella (pneumonia caused by bacteria klebsiella): 2 people, 5.71%
Back Pain: 2 people, 5.71%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.71%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 2.86%
Depressed Mood: 1 person, 2.86%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 1 person, 2.86%
Bone Disorder: 1 person, 2.86%
Bone Pain: 1 person, 2.86%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 1 person, 2.86%

* 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 carfilzomib (the active ingredients of Kyprolis) and Kyprolis (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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