Lipiodol and Thrombocytopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thrombocytopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipiodol (ethiodized oil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Epirubicin Hydrochloride, and have Therapeutic embolisation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombocytopenia when taking Lipiodol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,202 people who have side effects when taking Lipiodol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lipiodol?

Lipiodol has active ingredients of ethiodized oil. eHealthMe is studying from 1,202 Lipiodol users. Check the latest studies of Lipiodol.

What is Thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood) is found to be associated with 2,787 drugs and 4,874 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombocytopenia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

1,202 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipiodol.
Among them, 29 people (2.41%) have Thrombocytopenia.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Lipiodol when they have Thrombocytopenia? *

What is the gender of people who have Thrombocytopenia when taking Lipiodol? *

female: 25.93 %
male: 74.07 %

What is the age of people who have Thrombocytopenia when taking Lipiodol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lipiodol? *

Epirubicin Hydrochloride: 4 people, 13.79%
Zanosar: 3 people, 10.34%
Cisplatin: 2 people, 6.90%
Zocor: 1 person, 3.45%
Arixtra: 1 person, 3.45%
Aspirin: 1 person, 3.45%
Atorvastatin Calcium: 1 person, 3.45%
Augmentin '125': 1 person, 3.45%
Ceftriaxone: 1 person, 3.45%
Claforan: 1 person, 3.45%

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombocytopenia? *

Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 6 people, 20.69%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 17.24%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.24%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 4 people, 13.79%
Bone Marrow Failure: 4 people, 13.79%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 13.79%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 3 people, 10.34%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 10.34%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 10.34%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 10.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Therapeutic Embolisation: 10 people, 34.48%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 6 people, 20.69%
Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant (liver cancer): 2 people, 6.90%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 1 person, 3.45%
Haemostasis (stopping of bleeding): 1 person, 3.45%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

YavasogluI, I., TurgutkayaII, A., & BolamanIII, Z., "Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia", DATA, 2018 Jan .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Onder H, Arsava EM, Arat A, Topcuoglu MA, "Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion treated by thrombectomy in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia", Journal of vascular and interventional neurology, 2015 Jan .
YavasogluI, I., TurgutkayaII, A., & BolamanIII, Z., "Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia", DATA, 2018 Jan .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Onder H, Arsava EM, Arat A, Topcuoglu MA, "Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion treated by thrombectomy in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia", Journal of vascular and interventional neurology, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ethiodized oil (the active ingredients of Lipiodol) and Lipiodol (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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