Nucala and Thyroid cancer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroid cancer is reported as a side effect among people who take Nucala (mepolizumab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Combivent, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroid cancer when taking Nucala. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26,865 people who have side effects when taking Nucala from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nucala?

Nucala has active ingredients of mepolizumab. eHealthMe is studying from 26,883 Nucala users. Check the latest studies of Nucala.

What is Thyroid cancer?

Thyroid cancer is found to be associated with 586 drugs and 844 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroid cancer.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Sep, 03, 2026

26,865 people reported to have side effects when taking Nucala.
Among them, 29 people (0.11%) have Thyroid cancer.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Nucala when they have Thyroid cancer? *

What is the gender of people who have Thyroid cancer when taking Nucala? *

female: 69.23 %
male: 30.77 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroid cancer when taking Nucala? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nucala? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroid cancer? *

Asthma: 18 people, 62.07%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 58.62%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 15 people, 51.72%
Sleep Disorder: 13 people, 44.83%
Pulmonary Mass: 13 people, 44.83%
Tracheomalacia (a structural abnormality of the tracheal (windpipe) cartilage resulting in the collapse of the wall of the trachea which obstructs the airway): 13 people, 44.83%
Blood Insulin Abnormal: 13 people, 44.83%
Blood Count Abnormal: 13 people, 44.83%
Cough: 10 people, 34.48%
Therapeutic Response Decreased (less preventive response): 5 people, 17.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 26 people, 89.66%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 3.45%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 3.45%
Eosinophil Count Increased: 1 person, 3.45%

* 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 mepolizumab (the active ingredients of Nucala) and Nucala (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

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