Methotrexate and Pulmonary embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

We study 566,827 people who have side effects when taking Methotrexate. Pulmonary embolism is found, especially among people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take Humira and have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Methotrexate and have Pulmonary embolism. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 700+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Oct, 10, 2023

566,827 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate.
Among them, 4,038 people (0.71%) have Pulmonary embolism.

What is Methotrexate?

Methotrexate has active ingredients of methotrexate sodium. It is used in rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 571,366 Methotrexate users.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 3,357 drugs and 2,860 conditions by eHealthMe. Currently, we are studying 155,619 people who have Pulmonary embolism.

Number of Methotrexate and Pulmonary embolism reports submitted per year:

Could Methotrexate cause Pulmonary embolism?

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Methotrexate and have Pulmonary embolism?

Check whether Pulmonary embolism is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related publications that referenced our studies

Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .

Related studies

Methotrexate side effects by duration, gender and age:

Methotrexate side effects (571,366 reports)

Pulmonary embolism treatments and more:

Pulmonary embolism (155,619 reports)

Common drugs associated with Pulmonary embolism:

All the drugs that are associated with Pulmonary embolism:

Pulmonary embolism (3,357 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Pulmonary embolism:

Birth control: 10,673 reports
Multiple myeloma: 4,989 reports
Pain: 4,719 reports
Rheumatoid arthritis: 4,336 reports
High blood pressure: 4,307 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Pulmonary embolism:

Pulmonary embolism (2,860 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methotrexate sodium (the active ingredients of Methotrexate) and Methotrexate (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 700+ 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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