Medrol and Empyema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Empyema is reported as a side effect among people who take Medrol (methylprednisolone), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Spiriva, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Empyema when taking Medrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,951 people who have side effects when taking Medrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Medrol?

Medrol has active ingredients of methylprednisolone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 24,443 Medrol users. Check the latest studies of Medrol.

What is Empyema?

Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body) is found to be associated with 361 drugs and 512 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Empyema.

On Jul, 14, 2026

23,951 people reported to have side effects when taking Medrol.
Among them, 11 people (0.05%) have Empyema.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Medrol when they have Empyema? *

What is the gender of people who have Empyema when taking Medrol? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Empyema when taking Medrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Medrol? *

Eprex: 6 people, 54.55%
Carboplatin: 6 people, 54.55%
Ondansetron: 6 people, 54.55%
Neupogen: 6 people, 54.55%
Neulasta: 6 people, 54.55%
Spiriva: 6 people, 54.55%
Augmentin '125': 5 people, 45.45%
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 27.27%
Remicade: 2 people, 18.18%
Bisoprolol Fumarate: 2 people, 18.18%

What are other side effects people have besides Empyema? *

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 6 people, 54.55%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 54.55%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 36.36%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 36.36%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 3 people, 27.27%
Large Cell Lung Cancer Stage Iv: 2 people, 18.18%
Laryngeal Nerve Damage: 2 people, 18.18%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 2 people, 18.18%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 18.18%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 6 people, 54.55%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 36.36%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 36.36%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 4 people, 36.36%
Allergic Rhinitis: 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 9.09%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 9.09%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 1 person, 9.09%
Hair Growth Abnormal: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Empyema (512 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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