Melphalan and Skin infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Melphalan (melphalan), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Cyclophosphamide, and have Non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin infection when taking Melphalan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,050 people who have side effects when taking Melphalan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Melphalan?

Melphalan has active ingredients of melphalan. eHealthMe is studying from 20,052 Melphalan users. Check the latest studies of Melphalan.

What is Skin infection?

Skin infection is found to be associated with 932 drugs and 794 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin infection.

On Jul, 12, 2026

20,050 people reported to have side effects when taking Melphalan.
Among them, 13 people (0.06%) have Skin infection.

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Skin infection when taking Melphalan? *

female: 12.5 %
male: 87.5 %

What is the age of people who have Skin infection when taking Melphalan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Melphalan? *

Cyclophosphamide: 6 people, 46.15%
Revlimid: 5 people, 38.46%
Bicnu: 4 people, 30.77%
Dexamethasone: 4 people, 30.77%
Bortezomib: 4 people, 30.77%
Lenalidomide: 3 people, 23.08%
Etoposide: 3 people, 23.08%
Voriconazole: 3 people, 23.08%
Loperamide Hydrochloride: 2 people, 15.38%
Lidocaine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Skin infection? *

Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 7 people, 53.85%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 38.46%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 38.46%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 38.46%
Device Related Infection: 5 people, 38.46%
Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 4 people, 30.77%
General Symptom: 4 people, 30.77%
Nephropathy Toxic (damage to kidney due to toxins): 4 people, 30.77%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 4 people, 30.77%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Burkitt's Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 4 people, 30.77%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 4 people, 30.77%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 23.08%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 2 people, 15.38%
Local Anaesthesia: 2 people, 15.38%
Anaesthesia: 2 people, 15.38%
Asthma: 2 people, 15.38%
Cardiotoxicity (damage to the heart muscle): 2 people, 15.38%
Central Nervous System Stimulation: 2 people, 15.38%
Constipation: 2 people, 15.38%

* 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 melphalan (the active ingredients of Melphalan) and Melphalan (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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