Profen and Intraventricular haemorrhage - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intraventricular haemorrhage is reported as a side effect among people who take Profen (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intraventricular haemorrhage when taking Profen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 239,319 people who have side effects when taking Profen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Profen?

Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,311 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.

What is Intraventricular haemorrhage?

Intraventricular haemorrhage (intraventricular bleeding) is found to be associated with 288 drugs and 381 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intraventricular haemorrhage.

On Jul, 04, 2026

239,319 people reported to have side effects when taking Profen.
Among them, 72 people (0.03%) have Intraventricular haemorrhage.

Could Profen cause Intraventricular haemorrhage?

Among these 72 people:

How long have people been on Profen when they have Intraventricular haemorrhage? *

What is the gender of people who have Intraventricular haemorrhage when taking Profen? *

female: 81.4 %
male: 18.6 %

What is the age of people who have Intraventricular haemorrhage when taking Profen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Profen? *

Acetaminophen: 9 people, 12.50%
Tylenol: 8 people, 11.11%
Gilenya: 8 people, 11.11%
Excedrin: 8 people, 11.11%
Pantoprazole: 8 people, 11.11%
Sitagliptin: 7 people, 9.72%
Cholestyramine: 7 people, 9.72%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 6 people, 8.33%
Montelukast Sodium: 6 people, 8.33%
Dimetapp: 5 people, 6.94%

What are other side effects people have besides Intraventricular haemorrhage? *

Necrotising Colitis (inflammation in the intestines (usually the colon) that can be life-threatening): 22 people, 30.56%
Cerebral Haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain): 17 people, 23.61%
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (chronic lung disorder in infants - enlargement of an organ or tissue by the proliferation of cells of an abnormal type): 13 people, 18.06%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 11 people, 15.28%
Retinopathy Of Prematurity (retina damage in premature): 10 people, 13.89%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 10 people, 13.89%
Therapeutic Response Unexpected: 10 people, 13.89%
Enlarged Heart: 9 people, 12.50%
Death: 9 people, 12.50%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 9 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 8 people, 11.11%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 11.11%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 7 people, 9.72%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 7 people, 9.72%
Depression: 6 people, 8.33%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 5.56%
Iron Overload: 3 people, 4.17%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.17%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 2.78%
Diabetes: 2 people, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Intraventricular haemorrhage:

Intraventricular haemorrhage (288 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Intraventricular haemorrhage:

Intraventricular haemorrhage (381 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

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