Lasix and Myoglobinuria - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myoglobinuria is reported as a side effect among people who take Lasix (furosemide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Gleevec, and have Hyperlipidaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myoglobinuria when taking Lasix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 208,196 people who have side effects when taking Lasix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lasix?

Lasix has active ingredients of furosemide. It is often used in swelling. eHealthMe is studying from 210,439 Lasix users. Check the latest studies of Lasix.

What is Myoglobinuria?

Myoglobinuria (presence of myoglobin in the urine) is found to be associated with 112 drugs and 212 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myoglobinuria.

On Jul, 10, 2026

208,196 people reported to have side effects when taking Lasix.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Myoglobinuria.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Myoglobinuria when taking Lasix? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Myoglobinuria when taking Lasix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lasix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myoglobinuria? *

Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 10 people, 83.33%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 10 people, 83.33%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 8 people, 66.67%
Itching: 5 people, 41.67%
Pain: 5 people, 41.67%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 5 people, 41.67%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 5 people, 41.67%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 5 people, 41.67%
Granulocyte Count Decreased: 5 people, 41.67%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 5 people, 41.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 33.33%
Blood Beta-D-Glucan Increased: 2 people, 16.67%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 1 person, 8.33%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 8.33%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 1 person, 8.33%
Itching: 1 person, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 8.33%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 1 person, 8.33%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 1 person, 8.33%
Enterocolitis Bacterial: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Myoglobinuria:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .
Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on furosemide (the active ingredients of Lasix) and Lasix (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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