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

Summary:

Osteoarthritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ocuflox (ofloxacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Cephalexin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint) is found to be associated with 1,877 drugs and 2,643 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoarthritis.

On Jul, 13, 2026

489 people reported to have side effects when taking Ocuflox.
Among them, 25 people (5.11%) have Osteoarthritis.

Among these 25 people:

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

female: 79.17 %
male: 20.83 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ocuflox? *

Cephalexin: 21 people, 84.00%
Zometa: 18 people, 72.00%
Fosamax: 18 people, 72.00%
Ambien: 18 people, 72.00%
Vicodin: 17 people, 68.00%
Neurontin: 17 people, 68.00%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 16 people, 64.00%
Prilosec: 15 people, 60.00%
Lasix: 15 people, 60.00%
Tamoxifen Citrate: 15 people, 60.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Osteoarthritis? *

Pain: 19 people, 76.00%
High Blood Pressure: 18 people, 72.00%
Injury: 18 people, 72.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 18 people, 72.00%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 17 people, 68.00%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 17 people, 68.00%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 15 people, 60.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 15 people, 60.00%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 13 people, 52.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 52.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 52.00%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 11 people, 44.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 44.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 8.00%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 4.00%
Sinus Headache (headache caused by sinus infections): 1 person, 4.00%
Pain: 1 person, 4.00%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 4.00%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 1 person, 4.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 4.00%

* 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 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

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