Solu-cortef and Macular degeneration - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Macular degeneration is reported only by a few people who take Solu-Cortef.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Solu-cortef and have Macular degeneration. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,371 people who have side effects while taking Solu-cortef from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 07, 2023

6,371 people reported to have side effects when taking Solu-cortef.
Among them, 2 people (0.03%) have Macular degeneration.

What is Solu-cortef?

Solu-cortef has active ingredients of hydrocortisone sodium succinate. eHealthMe is studying from 6,388 Solu-cortef users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision) is found to be associated with 1,878 drugs and 1,282 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Solu-cortef and Macular degeneration reports submitted per year:

Could Solu-cortef cause Macular degeneration?

Gender of people who have Macular degeneration when taking Solu-cortef *:

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

Age of people who have Macular degeneration when taking Solu-cortef *:

Common drugs people take besides Solu-cortef *:

Common side effects people have besides Macular degeneration *:

Rashes (redness): 2 people, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 100.00%

Common conditions people have *:

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 100.00%
Crohn's Disease (condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Solu-cortef and have Macular degeneration?

Check whether Macular degeneration is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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How severe was Macular degeneration and when was it recovered:

Macular degeneration in Solu-cortef

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of hydrocortisone sodium succinate:

Macular degeneration and drugs with ingredients of hydrocortisone sodium succinate

Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Solu-cortef:

Solu-cortef (6,388 reports)

Common Solu-cortef side effects:

Fever: 599 reports
Breathing difficulty: 496 reports
Rashes (redness): 469 reports
High blood pressure: 467 reports
Pneumonia: 457 reports
Diarrhea: 456 reports
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 450 reports
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 370 reports

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Macular degeneration treatments and more:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrocortisone sodium succinate (the active ingredients of Solu-cortef) and Solu-cortef (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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