Lucentis and Otitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Lucentis (ranibizumab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Eylea, and have Age-related macular degeneration.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis when taking Lucentis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,577 people who have side effects when taking Lucentis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lucentis?

Lucentis has active ingredients of ranibizumab. It is often used in macular degeneration. eHealthMe is studying from 25,647 Lucentis users. Check the latest studies of Lucentis.

What is Otitis?

Otitis (ear infection) is found to be associated with 1,489 drugs and 1,813 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis.

On Nov, 25, 2025

25,577 people reported to have side effects when taking Lucentis.
Among them, 12 people (0.05%) have Otitis.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Lucentis when they have Otitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Otitis when taking Lucentis? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis when taking Lucentis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lucentis? *

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis? *

Eye Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 16.67%
Feeling Abnormal: 2 people, 16.67%
Vitreous Detachment (a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humour separates from the retina): 2 people, 16.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 16.67%
Asthma: 2 people, 16.67%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 16.67%
Loss Of Consciousness: 2 people, 16.67%
Cough: 2 people, 16.67%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Macular Oedema (fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye (a yellow central area of the retina) and causes it to thicken): 2 people, 16.67%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 2 people, 16.67%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 8.33%
Retinal Vessel Occlusion (a blockage in one of the small arteries): 1 person, 8.33%
Panic Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Drug Dependence: 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetic Retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes): 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 ranibizumab (the active ingredients of Lucentis) and Lucentis (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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