Terbutaline sulfate and Cataract - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cataract is reported as a side effect among people who take Terbutaline sulfate (terbutaline sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Nasonex, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cataract when taking Terbutaline sulfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,731 people who have side effects when taking Terbutaline sulfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Terbutaline sulfate?

Terbutaline sulfate has active ingredients of terbutaline sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 2,777 Terbutaline sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Terbutaline sulfate.

What is Cataract?

Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye) is found to be associated with 1,892 drugs and 2,133 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cataract.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

2,731 people reported to have side effects when taking Terbutaline sulfate.
Among them, 23 people (0.84%) have Cataract.

Could Terbutaline sulfate cause Cataract?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cataract when taking Terbutaline sulfate? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Cataract when taking Terbutaline sulfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Terbutaline sulfate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cataract? *

Drug Ineffective: 14 people, 60.87%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 47.83%
Pain: 10 people, 43.48%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 10 people, 43.48%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 39.13%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 9 people, 39.13%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 39.13%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 39.13%
Diastolic Dysfunction: 8 people, 34.78%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 8 people, 34.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 12 people, 52.17%
Myositis (inflammation of the muscles): 8 people, 34.78%
Pain: 7 people, 30.43%
Gastrointestinal Pain: 7 people, 30.43%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 8.70%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 8.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cataract:

Cataract (1,892 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cataract:

Cataract (2,133 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
Dsouza MC, "Could risperidone have caused the cataract?: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2015 Jan .
Dsouza MC, "COULD RISPERIDONE HAVE CAUSED THE CATARACT", JRPBS, 2015 Jan .
Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
Dsouza MC, "Could risperidone have caused the cataract?: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2015 Jan .
Dsouza MC, "COULD RISPERIDONE HAVE CAUSED THE CATARACT", JRPBS, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on terbutaline sulfate (the active ingredients of Terbutaline sulfate) and Terbutaline sulfate (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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