Ocuflox and Cataract - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cataract is reported as a side effect among people who take Ocuflox (ofloxacin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Vioxx, and have Hypersensitivity.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cataract when taking Ocuflox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 489 people who have side effects when taking Ocuflox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ocuflox?

Ocuflox has active ingredients of ofloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 492 Ocuflox users. Check the latest studies of Ocuflox.

What is Cataract?

Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye) is found to be associated with 1,894 drugs and 2,131 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cataract.

On Jul, 27, 2026

489 people reported to have side effects when taking Ocuflox.
Among them, 21 people (4.29%) have Cataract.

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cataract when taking Ocuflox? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Cataract when taking Ocuflox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ocuflox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cataract? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 13 people, 61.90%
Pain: 12 people, 57.14%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 57.14%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 11 people, 52.38%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 10 people, 47.62%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 9 people, 42.86%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 9 people, 42.86%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 9 people, 42.86%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 42.86%
Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neck Pain: 9 people, 42.86%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 9 people, 42.86%
Hypersensitivity: 9 people, 42.86%
Infection: 6 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 19.05%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 9.52%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 9.52%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 1 person, 4.76%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 4.76%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cataract:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cataract:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
Dsouza MC, "Could risperidone have caused the cataract?: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2015 Jan .
Dsouza MC, "COULD RISPERIDONE HAVE CAUSED THE CATARACT", JRPBS, 2015 Jan .
Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
Dsouza MC, "Could risperidone have caused the cataract?: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2015 Jan .
Dsouza MC, "COULD RISPERIDONE HAVE CAUSED THE CATARACT", JRPBS, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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