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

Summary:

Thrombocytopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxolon (metoclopramide hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ondansetron, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombocytopenia when taking Maxolon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,922 people who have side effects when taking Maxolon from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Maxolon?

Maxolon has active ingredients of metoclopramide hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 1,977 Maxolon users. Check the latest studies of Maxolon.

What is Thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood) is found to be associated with 2,789 drugs and 4,873 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombocytopenia.

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On Jul, 26, 2026

1,922 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxolon.
Among them, 53 people (2.76%) have Thrombocytopenia.

Could Maxolon cause Thrombocytopenia?

Among these 53 people:

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

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 48.08 %
  • male: 51.92 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 2.13 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 17.02 %
  • 50-59: 23.4 %
  • 60+: 57.45 %

What are other drugs people take besides Maxolon? *

  1. Ondansetron: 8 people, 15.09%
  2. Velcade: 6 people, 11.32%
  3. Kytril: 6 people, 11.32%
  4. Pantoprazole: 6 people, 11.32%
  5. Morphine: 6 people, 11.32%
  6. Bactrim: 6 people, 11.32%
  7. Doxil: 5 people, 9.43%
  8. Dexamethasone: 5 people, 9.43%
  9. Bortezomib: 4 people, 7.55%
  10. Nexium: 4 people, 7.55%

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombocytopenia? *

  1. Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 14 people, 26.42%
  2. Haemoglobin Decreased: 13 people, 24.53%
  3. Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 18.87%
  4. Neutropenic Sepsis (whole body infection is caused by a condition in which the number of white blood cells (called neutrophils) in the blood is low. neutrophils help the body to fight infection): 9 people, 16.98%
  5. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 13.21%
  6. Fever: 7 people, 13.21%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 13.21%
  8. White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 6 people, 11.32%
  9. Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 9.43%
  10. Infection: 5 people, 9.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 20.75%
  2. Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 5 people, 9.43%
  3. Bone Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
  4. Diarrhea: 4 people, 7.55%
  5. Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
  6. Herpes Zoster: 3 people, 5.66%
  7. Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 5.66%
  8. Constipation: 3 people, 5.66%
  9. Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 3 people, 5.66%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 5.66%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metoclopramide hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Maxolon) and Maxolon (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.

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