Oxycodone and Empyema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Empyema is reported as a side effect among people who take Oxycodone (oxycodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Empyema when taking Oxycodone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 159,853 people who have side effects when taking Oxycodone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Oxycodone?

Oxycodone has active ingredients of oxycodone hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 162,588 Oxycodone users. Check the latest studies of Oxycodone.

What is Empyema?

Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body) is found to be associated with 385 drugs and 508 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Empyema.

On Dec, 15, 2025

159,853 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycodone.
Among them, 51 people (0.03%) have Empyema.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Oxycodone when they have Empyema? *

What is the gender of people who have Empyema when taking Oxycodone? *

female: 49.02 %
male: 50.98 %

What is the age of people who have Empyema when taking Oxycodone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycodone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Empyema? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 23 people, 45.10%
Pneumonia: 20 people, 39.22%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 20 people, 39.22%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 19 people, 37.25%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 35.29%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 18 people, 35.29%
Bone Disorder: 15 people, 29.41%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 15 people, 29.41%
Weight Decreased: 15 people, 29.41%
Swallowing Difficulty: 14 people, 27.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 18 people, 35.29%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 9 people, 17.65%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 9 people, 17.65%
Depression: 7 people, 13.73%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 11.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 11.76%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 5 people, 9.80%
Oral Pain: 5 people, 9.80%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 4 people, 7.84%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 5.88%

* 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 oxycodone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Oxycodone) and Oxycodone (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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