Phenytoin and Lung neoplasm - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lung neoplasm is reported as a side effect among people who take Phenytoin (phenytoin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Levothyroxine Sodium, and have Convulsion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lung neoplasm when taking Phenytoin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,464 people who have side effects when taking Phenytoin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Phenytoin?

Phenytoin has active ingredients of phenytoin. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 15,753 Phenytoin users. Check the latest studies of Phenytoin.

What is Lung neoplasm?

Lung neoplasm (tumour of lung) is found to be associated with 850 drugs and 784 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung neoplasm.

On Jul, 13, 2026

15,464 people reported to have side effects when taking Phenytoin.
Among them, 15 people (0.1%) have Lung neoplasm.

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lung neoplasm when taking Phenytoin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Lung neoplasm when taking Phenytoin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Phenytoin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lung neoplasm? *

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 40.00%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 6 people, 40.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 33.33%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 4 people, 26.67%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 4 people, 26.67%
Nervousness: 4 people, 26.67%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 26.67%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 26.67%
Full Blood Count Decreased: 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 5 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 26.67%
Ingrowing Nail: 4 people, 26.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 26.67%
Anaesthesia: 3 people, 20.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 20.00%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 13.33%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 2 people, 13.33%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Wandalkar P, Daswani BR, Pandit PT, Ghongane BB, "A case of Phenytoin toxicity", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHARMACY, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, 2014 Jan .
Wandalkar P, Daswani BR, Pandit PT, Ghongane BB, "A case of Phenytoin toxicity", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHARMACY, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on phenytoin (the active ingredients of Phenytoin) and Phenytoin (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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