Remicade and Lupus nephritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lupus nephritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Remicade (infliximab), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zopiclone, and have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lupus nephritis when taking Remicade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 222,651 people who have side effects when taking Remicade from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Remicade?

Remicade has active ingredients of infliximab. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 224,011 Remicade users. Check the latest studies of Remicade.

What is Lupus nephritis?

Lupus nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue) is found to be associated with 166 drugs and 370 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lupus nephritis.

On Jul, 05, 2026

222,651 people reported to have side effects when taking Remicade.
Among them, 69 people (0.03%) have Lupus nephritis.

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Remicade when they have Lupus nephritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Lupus nephritis when taking Remicade? *

female: 93.85 %
male: 6.15 %

What is the age of people who have Lupus nephritis when taking Remicade? *

What are other drugs people take besides Remicade? *

Zopiclone: 43 people, 62.32%
Vitamin C: 40 people, 57.97%
Acetylsalicylic Acid: 39 people, 56.52%
Zofran: 39 people, 56.52%
Tylenol: 35 people, 50.72%
Ciclosporin: 34 people, 49.28%
Cellcept: 32 people, 46.38%
Enbrel: 29 people, 42.03%
Plaquenil: 24 people, 34.78%
Mycophenolate Mofetil Hydrochloride: 14 people, 20.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Lupus nephritis? *

Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 43 people, 62.32%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 43 people, 62.32%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 43 people, 62.32%
Lupus Vasculitis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect blood vessels): 43 people, 62.32%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 13 people, 18.84%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 12 people, 17.39%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 11 people, 15.94%
Glucose Urine Present: 11 people, 15.94%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 15.94%
Abortion Missed (delayed or silent miscarriage): 11 people, 15.94%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 51 people, 73.91%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 11.59%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 11.59%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 7 people, 10.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 10.14%
Gastritis - Chronic (long lasting inflammation of stomach): 7 people, 10.14%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 5.80%
Reiter's Syndrome (a type of reactive arthritis, it happens as a reaction to a bacterial infection): 1 person, 1.45%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 1.45%

* 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 infliximab (the active ingredients of Remicade) and Remicade (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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