Remicade and Pyogenic liver abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pyogenic liver abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Remicade (infliximab), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Behcet's syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pyogenic liver abscess 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 Pyogenic liver abscess?

Pyogenic liver abscess (liver abscess caused by bacteria) is found to be associated with 399 drugs and 969 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pyogenic liver abscess.

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On Aug, 19, 2026

222,651 people reported to have side effects when taking Remicade.
Among them, 96 people (0.04%) have Pyogenic liver abscess.

Could Remicade cause Pyogenic liver abscess?

Among these 96 people:

How long have people been on Remicade when they have Pyogenic liver abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Pyogenic liver abscess when taking Remicade? *

female: 47.78 %
male: 52.22 %

What is the age of people who have Pyogenic liver abscess when taking Remicade? *

What are other drugs people take besides Remicade? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pyogenic liver abscess? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 9 people, 9.38%
Urinary Tract Infection: 9 people, 9.38%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 9 people, 9.38%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 8.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 8.33%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 8 people, 8.33%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 7.29%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 7 people, 7.29%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 7 people, 7.29%
Disseminated Tuberculosis: 7 people, 7.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Behcet's Syndrome (involves inflammation of the blood vessels): 6 people, 6.25%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 4 people, 4.17%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 3.12%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 2.08%
Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (acute complication following an allogeneic tissue/blood transplant): 2 people, 2.08%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 2 people, 2.08%
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 2 people, 2.08%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 2 people, 2.08%
Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland): 1 person, 1.04%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 1.04%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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