Sucralfate and Infusion site pruritus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Infusion site pruritus is reported as a side effect among people who take Sucralfate (sucralfate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Epinephrine, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Infusion site pruritus when taking Sucralfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,187 people who have side effects when taking Sucralfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sucralfate?

Sucralfate has active ingredients of sucralfate. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 17,548 Sucralfate users. Check the latest studies of Sucralfate.

What is Infusion site pruritus?

Infusion site pruritus (severe itching at infusion site) is found to be associated with 472 drugs and 213 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Infusion site pruritus.

On Aug, 07, 2026

17,187 people reported to have side effects when taking Sucralfate.
Among them, 23 people (0.13%) have Infusion site pruritus.

Could Sucralfate cause Infusion site pruritus?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Infusion site pruritus when taking Sucralfate? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Infusion site pruritus when taking Sucralfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sucralfate? *

Epinephrine: 19 people, 82.61%
Acetaminophen: 16 people, 69.57%
Fluticasone Propionate: 15 people, 65.22%
Montelukast Sodium: 14 people, 60.87%
Vitamin D3: 13 people, 56.52%
Albuterol Sulfate: 11 people, 47.83%
Benzonatate: 10 people, 43.48%
Ibuprofen: 10 people, 43.48%
Gabapentin: 10 people, 43.48%
Prednisone: 10 people, 43.48%

What are other side effects people have besides Infusion site pruritus? *

Infusion Site Pain: 18 people, 78.26%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 17 people, 73.91%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 14 people, 60.87%
Migraine (headache): 14 people, 60.87%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 52.17%
Fever: 12 people, 52.17%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 52.17%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 12 people, 52.17%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 47.83%
Infusion Related Reaction: 11 people, 47.83%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 16 people, 69.57%
Asthma: 6 people, 26.09%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 4 people, 17.39%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 8.70%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 2 people, 8.70%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 8.70%
Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 8.70%
Cor Pulmonale Chronic (long lasting enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart): 2 people, 8.70%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 2 people, 8.70%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 8.70%

* 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 sucralfate (the active ingredients of Sucralfate) and Sucralfate (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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