Tykerb and Pancreatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pancreatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Tykerb (lapatinib ditosylate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Xeloda, and have Brain neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pancreatitis when taking Tykerb. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,186 people who have side effects when taking Tykerb from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tykerb?

Tykerb has active ingredients of lapatinib ditosylate. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 12,231 Tykerb users. Check the latest studies of Tykerb.

What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) is found to be associated with 1,766 drugs and 2,025 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pancreatitis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

12,186 people reported to have side effects when taking Tykerb.
Among them, 24 people (0.2%) have Pancreatitis.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Tykerb when they have Pancreatitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Pancreatitis when taking Tykerb? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Pancreatitis when taking Tykerb? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tykerb? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pancreatitis? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 29.17%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 29.17%
Depression: 3 people, 12.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 12.50%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 12.50%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 12.50%
Pain: 2 people, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 8.33%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 2 people, 8.33%
Death: 2 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 1 person, 4.17%
Malignant Neoplasm Of Spinal Cord (cancer tumour of spinal cord): 1 person, 4.17%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.17%
Breast Cancer Female: 1 person, 4.17%
Brain Neoplasm Malignant (brain cancer tumour): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Sirkeci, ?., Sirkeci, E. E., & Ta?el, B. , "Rivaroxaban-induced acute pancreatitis", The European Research Journal, 2018 Jan .
Liao, K. F., Huang, P. T., Lin, C. C., Lin, C. L., & Lai, S. W., "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2014 Jan .
Arshad F, Ladakhi Y, Khan MA, "A rare case of carbamazepine induced pancreatitis", International Journal of Students’ Research, 2013 Jul .
Das S, Mondal S, Dey JK, Bandyopadhyay S, Saha I, Tripathi SK, "A case of montelukast induced hypercholesterolemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis", Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013 Jun .
Sirkeci, ?., Sirkeci, E. E., & Ta?el, B. , "Rivaroxaban-induced acute pancreatitis", The European Research Journal, 2018 Jan .
Liao, K. F., Huang, P. T., Lin, C. C., Lin, C. L., & Lai, S. W., "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2014 Jan .
Arshad F, Ladakhi Y, Khan MA, "A rare case of carbamazepine induced pancreatitis", International Journal of Students’ Research, 2013 Jul .
Das S, Mondal S, Dey JK, Bandyopadhyay S, Saha I, Tripathi SK, "A case of montelukast induced hypercholesterolemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis", Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013 Jun .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lapatinib ditosylate (the active ingredients of Tykerb) and Tykerb (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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