Moxifloxacin and Aortic aneurysm - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aortic aneurysm is reported as a side effect among people who take Moxifloxacin (moxifloxacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Prednisone, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aortic aneurysm when taking Moxifloxacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,960 people who have side effects when taking Moxifloxacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Moxifloxacin?

Moxifloxacin has active ingredients of moxifloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 12,980 Moxifloxacin users. Check the latest studies of Moxifloxacin.

What is Aortic aneurysm?

Aortic aneurysm (enlargement of an aortic artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall) is found to be associated with 748 drugs and 840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aortic aneurysm.

On Aug, 06, 2026

12,960 people reported to have side effects when taking Moxifloxacin.
Among them, 35 people (0.27%) have Aortic aneurysm.

Could Moxifloxacin cause Aortic aneurysm?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Moxifloxacin when they have Aortic aneurysm? *

What is the gender of people who have Aortic aneurysm when taking Moxifloxacin? *

female: 53.57 %
male: 46.43 %

What is the age of people who have Aortic aneurysm when taking Moxifloxacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Moxifloxacin? *

Prednisone: 18 people, 51.43%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 17 people, 48.57%
Naproxen: 17 people, 48.57%
Methylprednisolone: 17 people, 48.57%
Leflunomide: 17 people, 48.57%
Acetaminophen: 17 people, 48.57%
Albuterol: 17 people, 48.57%
Methotrexate: 15 people, 42.86%
Ibuprofen: 14 people, 40.00%
Atrovent: 12 people, 34.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Aortic aneurysm? *

Pneumonia: 18 people, 51.43%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 17 people, 48.57%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 17 people, 48.57%
Joint Swelling: 17 people, 48.57%
Blood Pressure Diastolic Increased: 17 people, 48.57%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 48.57%
Joint Pain: 17 people, 48.57%
Tenosynovitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon): 17 people, 48.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 34.29%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 12 people, 34.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 18 people, 51.43%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 48.57%
Joint Pain: 12 people, 34.29%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 11 people, 31.43%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 9 people, 25.71%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.86%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 2.86%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 2.86%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.86%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Moxifloxacin and have Aortic aneurysm?

- Check whether Aortic aneurysm is associated with a drug or a condition
- Predict drug outcomes for up to one year with AI
- Get an AI agent to monitor your drugs continuously

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How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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