Paclitaxel and Streptococcal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Streptococcal bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Paclitaxel (paclitaxel), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Carboplatin, and have Testicular cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Paclitaxel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 85,850 people who have side effects when taking Paclitaxel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paclitaxel?

Paclitaxel has active ingredients of paclitaxel. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 85,928 Paclitaxel users. Check the latest studies of Paclitaxel.

What is Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Streptococcal bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood) is found to be associated with 237 drugs and 316 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Streptococcal bacteraemia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

85,850 people reported to have side effects when taking Paclitaxel.
Among them, 25 people (0.03%) have Streptococcal bacteraemia.

Could Paclitaxel cause Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Paclitaxel when they have Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Paclitaxel? *

female: 26.09 %
male: 73.91 %

What is the age of people who have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Paclitaxel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paclitaxel? *

Carboplatin: 8 people, 32.00%
Zinc Sulfate: 1 person, 4.00%
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: 1 person, 4.00%
Acyclovir: 1 person, 4.00%
Afinitor: 1 person, 4.00%
Ambien: 1 person, 4.00%
Carafate: 1 person, 4.00%
Ciprofloxacin: 1 person, 4.00%
Cisplatin: 1 person, 4.00%
Cyclophosphamide: 1 person, 4.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 13 people, 52.00%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 13 people, 52.00%
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 12 people, 48.00%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 12 people, 48.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 5 people, 20.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 16.00%
Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus): 4 people, 16.00%
Cough: 4 people, 16.00%
Pneumonia Streptococcal (pneumonia, caused by streptococcus pneumoniae): 4 people, 16.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Testicular Cancer Metastatic (cancer of testes spreads to other part): 13 people, 52.00%
Tumor Invasion: 4 people, 16.00%
Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage Iii (lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes on the same side of the chest as the tumour. the lymph nodes with cancer are near the sternum (chest bone) or where the bronchus enters the lung): 4 people, 16.00%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 1 person, 4.00%
Cervix Carcinoma Stage Iv (cancer has spread to the bladder, rectum, or other parts of the body): 1 person, 4.00%
Breast Cancer Stage Iv: 1 person, 4.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 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 paclitaxel (the active ingredients of Paclitaxel) and Paclitaxel (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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