Tarceva and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Tarceva (erlotinib hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zofran, and have Pancreatic carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Tarceva. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30,795 people who have side effects when taking Tarceva from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tarceva?

Tarceva has active ingredients of erlotinib hydrochloride. It is often used in lung cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 31,036 Tarceva users. Check the latest studies of Tarceva.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 707 drugs and 1,197 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jan, 19, 2026

30,795 people reported to have side effects when taking Tarceva.
Among them, 21 people (0.07%) have Cachexia.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Tarceva when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Tarceva? *

female: 55 %
male: 45 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Tarceva? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tarceva? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 6 people, 28.57%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 28.57%
Death: 5 people, 23.81%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 23.81%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 23.81%
Weakness: 5 people, 23.81%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 19.05%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 4 people, 19.05%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 4 people, 19.05%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 19.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 5 people, 23.81%
Pain: 3 people, 14.29%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 3 people, 14.29%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 2 people, 9.52%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 9.52%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 9.52%
Lung Cancer Metastatic (lung cancer spreads to other parts): 2 people, 9.52%
Malignant Ascites (a condition in which a person with cancer has an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen): 1 person, 4.76%
Glottis Carcinoma (cancer of glottis): 1 person, 4.76%
Lung Carcinoma Cell Type Unspecified Stage Iv (the lung cancer has spread to other organs of the body, such as the other lung, brain, or liver): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cachexia (1,197 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on erlotinib hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Tarceva) and Tarceva (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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