Ondansetron and Septic embolus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Septic embolus is reported as a side effect among people who take Ondansetron (ondansetron), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Allopurinol, and have Endocarditis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Septic embolus when taking Ondansetron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 122,217 people who have side effects when taking Ondansetron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ondansetron?

Ondansetron has active ingredients of ondansetron. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 122,739 Ondansetron users. Check the latest studies of Ondansetron.

What is Septic embolus?

Septic embolus (a type of embolism that is infected with bacteria) is found to be associated with 161 drugs and 282 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Septic embolus.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

122,217 people reported to have side effects when taking Ondansetron.
Among them, 13 people (0.01%) have Septic embolus.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Ondansetron when they have Septic embolus? *

What is the gender of people who have Septic embolus when taking Ondansetron? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Septic embolus when taking Ondansetron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ondansetron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Septic embolus? *

Neutropenic Sepsis (whole body infection is caused by a condition in which the number of white blood cells (called neutrophils) in the blood is low. neutrophils help the body to fight infection): 4 people, 30.77%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 4 people, 30.77%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 3 people, 23.08%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 3 people, 23.08%
Ototoxicity (damage to the ear): 3 people, 23.08%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 3 people, 23.08%
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood): 2 people, 15.38%
Cerebral Ischaemia (insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand): 2 people, 15.38%
Cerebral Haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain): 2 people, 15.38%
Drug Resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor: 2 people, 15.38%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 2 people, 15.38%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 7.69%
Urate Nephropathy (disease or abnormality of the kidney): 1 person, 7.69%
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 7.69%
Metastatic Choriocarcinoma (cancer of embryo covering cells can spread to other part): 1 person, 7.69%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 1 person, 7.69%
Endocarditis Staphylococcal (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart by staphylococcal bacterial infection): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 ondansetron (the active ingredients of Ondansetron) and Ondansetron (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?

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