Tequin and Osteopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Osteopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Tequin (gatifloxacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Pain.

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

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal) is found to be associated with 1,446 drugs and 1,169 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteopenia.

On Jun, 21, 2026

4,643 people reported to have side effects when taking Tequin.
Among them, 37 people (0.8%) have Osteopenia.

Among these 37 people:

What is the gender of people who have Osteopenia when taking Tequin? *

female: 94.59 %
male: 5.41 %

What is the age of people who have Osteopenia when taking Tequin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tequin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Osteopenia? *

Pain: 33 people, 89.19%
Pain In Extremity: 26 people, 70.27%
Pneumonia: 26 people, 70.27%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 25 people, 67.57%
Swelling: 25 people, 67.57%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 25 people, 67.57%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 24 people, 64.86%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 24 people, 64.86%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 22 people, 59.46%
Diabetes: 22 people, 59.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 13 people, 35.14%
Bone Disorder: 10 people, 27.03%
Colon Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon spreads to other part of body): 10 people, 27.03%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 18.92%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 16.22%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 10.81%
Tension Headache: 3 people, 8.11%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 2.70%
Asthma: 1 person, 2.70%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 2.70%

* 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 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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