Ofloxacin and Ruptured eardrum - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ruptured eardrum is reported as a side effect among people who take Ofloxacin (ofloxacin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Otitis media.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ruptured eardrum when taking Ofloxacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,286 people who have side effects when taking Ofloxacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ofloxacin?

Ofloxacin has active ingredients of ofloxacin. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 9,372 Ofloxacin users. Check the latest studies of Ofloxacin.

What is Ruptured eardrum?

Ruptured eardrum (tear in eardrum) is found to be associated with 304 drugs and 806 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ruptured eardrum.

On Aug, 13, 2026

9,286 people reported to have side effects when taking Ofloxacin.
Among them, 11 people (0.12%) have Ruptured eardrum.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ruptured eardrum when taking Ofloxacin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Ruptured eardrum when taking Ofloxacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ofloxacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ruptured eardrum? *

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 3 people, 27.27%
Ear Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
Carnitine Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
Asthma: 3 people, 27.27%
Status Epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure): 3 people, 27.27%
Brain Oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain): 3 people, 27.27%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 2 people, 18.18%
Fever: 2 people, 18.18%
Muscle Function Loss: 2 people, 18.18%
Otitis Media Acute (rapid inflammation of the middle ear): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 18.18%
Otitis Media (inflammation of the middle ear): 2 people, 18.18%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 9.09%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 1 person, 9.09%
Meniere's Disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree): 1 person, 9.09%
Ear Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 9.09%
Depression: 1 person, 9.09%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 Ofloxacin) and Ofloxacin (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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