Methylprednisolone sodium succinate and Nocardia infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nocardia infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (methylprednisolone sodium succinate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody positive.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nocardia infection when taking Methylprednisolone sodium succinate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,153 people who have side effects when taking Methylprednisolone sodium succinate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methylprednisolone sodium succinate?

Methylprednisolone sodium succinate has active ingredients of methylprednisolone sodium succinate. eHealthMe is studying from 18,163 Methylprednisolone sodium succinate users. Check the latest studies of Methylprednisolone sodium succinate.

What is Nocardia infection?

Nocardia infection (a bacterial infection that usually starts in the lungs. it may spread to other organ systems) is found to be associated with 146 drugs and 403 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nocardia infection.

On Jul, 04, 2026

18,153 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylprednisolone sodium succinate.
Among them, 21 people (0.12%) have Nocardia infection.

Could Methylprednisolone sodium succinate cause Nocardia infection?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Methylprednisolone sodium succinate when they have Nocardia infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Nocardia infection when taking Methylprednisolone sodium succinate? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Nocardia infection when taking Methylprednisolone sodium succinate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methylprednisolone sodium succinate? *

Tacrolimus: 5 people, 23.81%
Prednisone: 5 people, 23.81%
Mycophenolate Mofetil: 4 people, 19.05%
Prednisolone: 3 people, 14.29%
Amphotericin B: 2 people, 9.52%
Fluconazole: 1 person, 4.76%
Azathioprine: 1 person, 4.76%
Bactrim: 1 person, 4.76%
Cyclosporine: 1 person, 4.76%
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: 1 person, 4.76%

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

Brain Abscess: 2 people, 9.52%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 2 people, 9.52%
Lymphocytic Infiltration (lymphocyte deposition): 2 people, 9.52%
Meningitis Cryptococcal (bacterial inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 2 people, 9.52%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 1 person, 4.76%
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Positive: 1 person, 4.76%
Htlv-1 Antigen Positive: 1 person, 4.76%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 1 person, 4.76%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 1 person, 4.76%
Gastroenteritis Norovirus (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by norovirus infection): 1 person, 4.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 2 people, 9.52%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 9.52%
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Positive: 2 people, 9.52%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 1 person, 4.76%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 1 person, 4.76%
Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 1 person, 4.76%
Complications Of Transplanted Kidney: 1 person, 4.76%
Emphysematous Cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder): 1 person, 4.76%
Glomerulonephritis Membranous (nephritis with inflammation of the capillary loops in the renal glomeruli): 1 person, 4.76%
Hepatitis B: 1 person, 4.76%

* 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 methylprednisolone sodium succinate (the active ingredients of Methylprednisolone sodium succinate) and Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (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?

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