Oxycodone and Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 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 Heparin, and have Pulmonary embolism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 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 162,592 Oxycodone users. Check the latest studies of Oxycodone.

What is Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is found to be associated with 390 drugs and 552 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

On Aug, 08, 2026

159,853 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycodone.
Among them, 43 people (0.03%) have Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Could Oxycodone cause Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Oxycodone when they have Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? *

What is the gender of people who have Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia when taking Oxycodone? *

female: 34.88 %
male: 65.12 %

What is the age of people who have Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia when taking Oxycodone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycodone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? *

Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 12 people, 27.91%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 9 people, 20.93%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 9 people, 20.93%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 18.60%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 16.28%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 7 people, 16.28%
Heart Attack: 7 people, 16.28%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 16.28%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 7 people, 16.28%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 7 people, 16.28%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 6 people, 13.95%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 9.30%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 3 people, 6.98%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 6.98%
Indigestion: 3 people, 6.98%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 3 people, 6.98%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 6.98%
Anaesthesia: 3 people, 6.98%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 4.65%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 2 people, 4.65%

* 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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