Nplate and Burkitt lymphoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Burkitt lymphoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Nplate (romiplostim), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Prednisone, and have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Burkitt lymphoma when taking Nplate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,818 people who have side effects when taking Nplate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nplate?

Nplate has active ingredients of romiplostim. It is often used in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (itp). eHealthMe is studying from 17,850 Nplate users. Check the latest studies of Nplate.

What is Burkitt lymphoma?

Burkitt lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) is found to be associated with 374 drugs and 811 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Burkitt lymphoma.

On Aug, 04, 2026

17,818 people reported to have side effects when taking Nplate.
Among them, 30 people (0.17%) have Burkitt lymphoma.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Nplate when they have Burkitt lymphoma? *

What is the gender of people who have Burkitt lymphoma when taking Nplate? *

female: 20.69 %
male: 79.31 %

What is the age of people who have Burkitt lymphoma when taking Nplate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nplate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Burkitt lymphoma? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 26.67%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 13.33%
Bleeding Into The Skin: 3 people, 10.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 10.00%
Therapeutic Response Decreased (less preventive response): 3 people, 10.00%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 3 people, 10.00%
Paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body): 3 people, 10.00%
Volvulus (obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine): 2 people, 6.67%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 2 people, 6.67%
Leukaemia (blood or bone marrow cancer): 2 people, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 23 people, 76.67%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 10.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

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