Peg-intron and Colitis ischaemic - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis ischaemic is reported as a side effect among people who take Peg-intron (peginterferon alfa-2b), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Rebetol, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis ischaemic when taking Peg-intron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,138 people who have side effects when taking Peg-intron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Peg-intron?

Peg-intron has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa-2b. eHealthMe is studying from 11,142 Peg-intron users. Check the latest studies of Peg-intron.

What is Colitis ischaemic?

Colitis ischaemic (due to infection of intestine impaired blood supply to colon) is found to be associated with 799 drugs and 836 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis ischaemic.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

11,138 people reported to have side effects when taking Peg-intron.
Among them, 19 people (0.17%) have Colitis ischaemic.

Could Peg-intron cause Colitis ischaemic?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Peg-intron when they have Colitis ischaemic? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis ischaemic when taking Peg-intron? *

female: 47.06 %
male: 52.94 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis ischaemic when taking Peg-intron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Peg-intron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis ischaemic? *

Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 7 people, 36.84%
Ventricular Quadrigeminy (cardiac arrhythmia in which four beats are followed by a pause): 2 people, 10.53%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 10.53%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 10.53%
Carotid Murmur: 2 people, 10.53%
Chills (felling of cold): 2 people, 10.53%
Cyanosis Peripheral (blue tint in fingers or extremities, due to inadequate circulation): 2 people, 10.53%
Enanthema (rash formed inside the body): 2 people, 10.53%
Fever: 2 people, 10.53%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 11 people, 57.89%

* 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 peginterferon alfa-2b (the active ingredients of Peg-intron) and Peg-intron (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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