Remicade and Volvulus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Volvulus 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 - 2 years also take Enbrel, and have Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Volvulus 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 Volvulus?

Volvulus (obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine) is found to be associated with 276 drugs and 377 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Volvulus.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

222,651 people reported to have side effects when taking Remicade.
Among them, 46 people (0.02%) have Volvulus.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Remicade when they have Volvulus? *

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

female: 53.33 %
male: 46.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Remicade? *

What are other side effects people have besides Volvulus? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 21.74%
Intestinal Obstruction: 9 people, 19.57%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 7 people, 15.22%
Migraine (headache): 7 people, 15.22%
Drug Effect Decreased: 7 people, 15.22%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 7 people, 15.22%
Asthma: 7 people, 15.22%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 6 people, 13.04%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 6 people, 13.04%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 4 people, 8.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 7 people, 15.22%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 4 people, 8.70%
Pain: 2 people, 4.35%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 4.35%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 4.35%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 2.17%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 1 person, 2.17%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 2.17%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 2.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 2.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Volvulus:

Volvulus (276 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Volvulus:

Volvulus (377 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .

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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