Novorapid and Aplastic anemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aplastic anemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Novorapid (insulin aspart recombinant), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Diovan, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aplastic anemia when taking Novorapid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,590 people who have side effects when taking Novorapid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Novorapid?

Novorapid has active ingredients of insulin aspart recombinant. It is often used in type 1 diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 24,730 Novorapid users. Check the latest studies of Novorapid.

What is Aplastic anemia?

Aplastic anemia is found to be associated with 622 drugs and 886 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aplastic anemia.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

24,590 people reported to have side effects when taking Novorapid.
Among them, 13 people (0.05%) have Aplastic anemia.

Could Novorapid cause Aplastic anemia?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Novorapid when they have Aplastic anemia? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 100 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Aplastic anemia when taking Novorapid? *

  • female: 0.0 %
  • male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Aplastic anemia when taking Novorapid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 10 %
  • 60+: 90 %

What are other drugs people take besides Novorapid? *

  1. Diovan: 6 people, 46.15%
  2. Furosemide: 5 people, 38.46%
  3. Mircera: 5 people, 38.46%
  4. Levemir: 3 people, 23.08%
  5. Prograf: 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Lasix: 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Zometa: 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Casodex: 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Clopidogrel: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Zoladex: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Aplastic anemia? *

  1. Lung Cancer Metastatic (lung cancer spreads to other parts): 3 people, 23.08%
  2. Dyspnea Exertional: 2 people, 15.38%
  3. Infection: 2 people, 15.38%
  4. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 15.38%
  5. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 2 people, 15.38%
  6. Graft Infection (infection of graft site): 2 people, 15.38%
  7. General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Enterobacter Test Positive: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Weight Loss: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 76.92%
  2. Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 5 people, 38.46%
  3. Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 5 people, 38.46%
  4. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 5 people, 38.46%
  5. Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 5 people, 38.46%
  6. Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Weight Loss: 2 people, 15.38%

* 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 insulin aspart recombinant (the active ingredients of Novorapid) and Novorapid (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?

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