Loprox and Beta 2 microglobulin increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Beta 2 microglobulin increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Loprox (ciclopirox), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Demerol, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Beta 2 microglobulin increased when taking Loprox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 610 people who have side effects when taking Loprox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Loprox?

Loprox has active ingredients of ciclopirox. eHealthMe is studying from 618 Loprox users. Check the latest studies of Loprox.

What is Beta 2 microglobulin increased?

Beta 2 microglobulin increased is found to be associated with 156 drugs and 190 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Beta 2 microglobulin increased.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

610 people reported to have side effects when taking Loprox.
Among them, 13 people (2.13%) have Beta 2 microglobulin increased.

Could Loprox cause Beta 2 microglobulin increased?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Beta 2 microglobulin increased when taking Loprox? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Beta 2 microglobulin increased when taking Loprox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loprox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Beta 2 microglobulin increased? *

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 13 people, 100.00%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 13 people, 100.00%
Discomfort: 13 people, 100.00%
Disease Progression: 13 people, 100.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 100.00%
Emotional Distress: 13 people, 100.00%
Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone): 13 people, 100.00%
Facial Pain: 13 people, 100.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 100.00%
Foot Fracture: 13 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Beta 2 microglobulin increased:

Beta 2 microglobulin increased (156 drugs)

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Beta 2 microglobulin increased (190 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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