Tequin and Blood potassium decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood potassium decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Tequin (gatifloxacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Protonix, and have Bacteraemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood potassium decreased when taking Tequin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,643 people who have side effects when taking Tequin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tequin?

Tequin has active ingredients of gatifloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 4,645 Tequin users. Check the latest studies of Tequin.

What is Blood potassium decreased?

Blood potassium decreased is found to be associated with 1,631 drugs and 1,724 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood potassium decreased.

On Jul, 20, 2026

4,643 people reported to have side effects when taking Tequin.
Among them, 29 people (0.62%) have Blood potassium decreased.

Could Tequin cause Blood potassium decreased?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Tequin when they have Blood potassium decreased? *

What is the gender of people who have Blood potassium decreased when taking Tequin? *

female: 73.08 %
male: 26.92 %

What is the age of people who have Blood potassium decreased when taking Tequin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tequin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blood potassium decreased? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 27.59%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 27.59%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 24.14%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 7 people, 24.14%
Weakness: 7 people, 24.14%
Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged: 6 people, 20.69%
Multiple Injuries: 6 people, 20.69%
Back Pain: 6 people, 20.69%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 20.69%
Blood Glucose Increased: 6 people, 20.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood): 3 people, 10.34%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 6.90%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 6.90%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 6.90%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 3.45%
Pain: 1 person, 3.45%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 3.45%
Pneumonia Legionella (pneumonia caused by the bacteria legionella): 1 person, 3.45%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 3.45%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 3.45%

* 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 gatifloxacin (the active ingredients of Tequin) and Tequin (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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