Pemetrexed disodium and Hyperglycemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperglycemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Pemetrexed disodium (pemetrexed disodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperglycemia when taking Pemetrexed disodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,269 people who have side effects when taking Pemetrexed disodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pemetrexed disodium?

Pemetrexed disodium has active ingredients of pemetrexed disodium. eHealthMe is studying from 4,270 Pemetrexed disodium users. Check the latest studies of Pemetrexed disodium.

What is Hyperglycemia?

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is found to be associated with 1,658 drugs and 2,501 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperglycemia.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

4,269 people reported to have side effects when taking Pemetrexed disodium.
Among them, 23 people (0.54%) have Hyperglycemia.

Could Pemetrexed disodium cause Hyperglycemia?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Pemetrexed disodium when they have Hyperglycemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperglycemia when taking Pemetrexed disodium? *

female: 43.48 %
male: 56.52 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperglycemia when taking Pemetrexed disodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pemetrexed disodium? *

Cisplatin: 10 people, 43.48%
Dexamethasone: 10 people, 43.48%
Omeprazole: 8 people, 34.78%
Folic Acid: 8 people, 34.78%
Enoxaparin Sodium: 6 people, 26.09%
Metoclopramide: 6 people, 26.09%
Keytruda: 5 people, 21.74%
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: 5 people, 21.74%
Carboplatin: 3 people, 13.04%
Paracetamol: 3 people, 13.04%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperglycemia? *

Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 9 people, 39.13%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 34.78%
Hearing Impaired: 6 people, 26.09%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 6 people, 26.09%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 26.09%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 6 people, 26.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 26.09%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 6 people, 26.09%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 26.09%
Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 5 people, 21.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 15 people, 65.22%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 8.70%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Iv: 2 people, 8.70%
Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (pain in chest muscle or nerve or bones): 2 people, 8.70%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Stage Iv (the cancer has spread to other organs of the body, such as the other lung, brain, or liver): 2 people, 8.70%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 8.70%
Diabetes: 2 people, 8.70%
Cachexia (loss of weight): 2 people, 8.70%
Adenocarcinoma (malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue): 2 people, 8.70%
Metastases To Pleura (cancer spreads to pleura): 1 person, 4.35%

* 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 pemetrexed disodium (the active ingredients of Pemetrexed disodium) and Pemetrexed disodium (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.

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