Nitro-dur and Photosensitivity reaction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Photosensitivity reaction is found among people who take Nitro-dur, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Nitro-dur and have Photosensitivity reaction. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,291 people who have side effects when taking Nitro-dur from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can 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 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Nov, 26, 2022

2,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Nitro-dur.
Among them, 6 people (0.26%) have Photosensitivity reaction.

What is Nitro-dur?

Nitro-dur has active ingredients of nitroglycerin. eHealthMe is studying from 2,319 Nitro-dur users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Photosensitivity reaction?

Photosensitivity reaction is found to be associated with 1,898 drugs and 1,199 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Nitro-dur and Photosensitivity reaction reports submitted per year:

Could Nitro-dur cause Photosensitivity reaction?

Gender of people who have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Nitro-dur *:

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

Age of people who have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Nitro-dur *:

Common drugs people take besides Nitro-dur *:

Common side effects people have besides Photosensitivity reaction *:

Weakness: 4 people, 66.67%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 66.67%
Influenza Like Illness: 4 people, 66.67%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 4 people, 66.67%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 66.67%
Fever: 4 people, 66.67%
Feeling Cold: 4 people, 66.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 66.67%
Drug Effect Decreased: 4 people, 66.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 66.67%

Common conditions people have *:

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 4 people, 66.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Nitro-dur and have Photosensitivity reaction?

Check whether Photosensitivity reaction 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

Stricklin SM, Stoecker WV, Rader RK, Hood AF, Litt JZ, Schuman TP, "Persistent edematous-plaque photosensitivity observed with sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia?)", Dermatology online journal, 2012 Feb .
Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .

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How severe was Photosensitivity reaction and when was it recovered:

Photosensitivity reaction in Nitro-dur

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of nitroglycerin:

Photosensitivity reaction and drugs with ingredients of nitroglycerin (71 reports)

Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Nitro-dur:

Nitro-dur (2,319 reports)

Common Nitro-dur side effects:

Chest pain: 185 reports
Heart attack: 183 reports
Weakness: 176 reports
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 175 reports
Drug ineffective: 152 reports
Breathing difficulty: 148 reports

Browse all side effects of Nitro-dur:

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Photosensitivity reaction treatments and more:

Photosensitivity reaction (16,481 reports)

COVID vaccines that are related to Photosensitivity reaction:

Common drugs associated with Photosensitivity reaction:

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nitroglycerin (the active ingredients of Nitro-dur) and Nitro-dur (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 600+ 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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