Lasix and Post procedural fistula - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Post procedural fistula is reported as a side effect among people who take Lasix (furosemide), especially for people who are female, 2-9 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Heparin, and have Sepsis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Post procedural fistula 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 Post procedural fistula?

Post procedural fistula is found to be associated with 78 drugs and 140 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Post procedural fistula.

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, 31, 2026

208,196 people reported to have side effects when taking Lasix.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Post procedural fistula.

Could Lasix cause Post procedural fistula?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Lasix when they have Post procedural fistula? *

What is the gender of people who have Post procedural fistula when taking Lasix? *

female: 78.57 %
male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Post procedural fistula when taking Lasix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lasix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Post procedural fistula? *

Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 7 people, 50.00%
Lymphopenia (an abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the blood): 7 people, 50.00%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 7 people, 50.00%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 7 people, 50.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 5 people, 35.71%
Viral Infection: 5 people, 35.71%
Infection: 3 people, 21.43%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 14.29%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 2 people, 14.29%
Fistula Discharge (discharge from abnormal passage of structure/organ): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 7 people, 50.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 7 people, 50.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 50.00%
Coagulation Time Shortened: 7 people, 50.00%
Carnitine Deficiency: 7 people, 50.00%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 7 people, 50.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 50.00%
Fever: 7 people, 50.00%
Rickets (softening of bones): 7 people, 50.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 50.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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