Neulasta and Rickets - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rickets is reported as a side effect among people who take Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have Non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rickets when taking Neulasta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 92,148 people who have side effects when taking Neulasta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Neulasta?

Neulasta has active ingredients of pegfilgrastim. It is often used in agranulocytosis. eHealthMe is studying from 92,286 Neulasta users. Check the latest studies of Neulasta.

What is Rickets?

Rickets (softening of bones) is found to be associated with 1,086 drugs and 1,459 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rickets.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 30, 2026

92,148 people reported to have side effects when taking Neulasta.
Among them, 17 people (0.02%) have Rickets.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Neulasta when they have Rickets? *

What is the gender of people who have Rickets when taking Neulasta? *

female: 56.25 %
male: 43.75 %

What is the age of people who have Rickets when taking Neulasta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Neulasta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rickets? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 64.71%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 10 people, 58.82%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 8 people, 47.06%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 47.06%
Dizziness: 7 people, 41.18%
Asthma: 6 people, 35.29%
Drug Therapeutic Incompatibility: 6 people, 35.29%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 6 people, 35.29%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 6 people, 35.29%
Pain: 6 people, 35.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 7 people, 41.18%
Asthma: 6 people, 35.29%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 35.29%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 23.53%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 4 people, 23.53%
Colon Cancer: 4 people, 23.53%
Cough: 4 people, 23.53%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 4 people, 23.53%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 3 people, 17.65%
Diabetes: 2 people, 11.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Khan A, Yasin Z, "Hyperleukocytosis Caused By Neulasta Complicated By Leukostasis Versus Asymptomatic Uncomplicated Hyperleukocytosis In AML. Two Cases and When To Leukapherese.", Am Soc Hematology, 2017 Jan .
Khan A, Yasin Z, "Hyperleukocytosis Caused By Neulasta Complicated By Leukostasis Versus Asymptomatic Uncomplicated Hyperleukocytosis In AML. Two Cases and When To Leukapherese.", Am Soc Hematology, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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