Valacyclovir and Pneumococcal infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumococcal infection is reported only by a few people who take Valacyclovir.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Valacyclovir and have Pneumococcal infection. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28,161 people who have side effects while taking Valacyclovir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Jan, 18, 2023

28,161 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 2 people (0.01%) have Pneumococcal infection.

What is Valacyclovir?

Valacyclovir has active ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in genital herpes. eHealthMe is studying from 28,906 Valacyclovir users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Pneumococcal infection?

Pneumococcal infection (infection caused by streptococcus pneumoniae) is found to be associated with 403 drugs and 207 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Valacyclovir and Pneumococcal infection reports submitted per year:

Could Valacyclovir cause Pneumococcal infection?

Gender of people who have Pneumococcal infection when taking Valacyclovir *:

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

Age of people who have Pneumococcal infection when taking Valacyclovir *:

Common drugs people take besides Valacyclovir *:

Velcade: 1 person, 50.00%
Vasotec: 1 person, 50.00%
Prednisolone: 1 person, 50.00%
Nadolol: 1 person, 50.00%
Leucovorin Calcium: 1 person, 50.00%

Common side effects people have besides Pneumococcal infection *:

C-Reactive Protein Increased: 2 people, 100.00%
Weakness: 1 person, 50.00%
Constipation: 1 person, 50.00%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 1 person, 50.00%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 1 person, 50.00%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 50.00%
Fall: 1 person, 50.00%
Dry Mouth: 1 person, 50.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 1 person, 50.00%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 1 person, 50.00%

Common conditions people have *:

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 50.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Valacyclovir and have Pneumococcal infection?

Check whether Pneumococcal infection is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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How severe was Pneumococcal infection and when was it recovered:

Pneumococcal infection in Valacyclovir

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Pneumococcal infection and drugs with ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride

Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Valacyclovir:

Valacyclovir (28,906 reports)

Common Valacyclovir side effects:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,091 reports
Diarrhea: 1,718 reports
Rashes (redness): 1,301 reports
Pneumonia: 1,240 reports
Drug ineffective: 1,233 reports
Pain: 1,214 reports
Fever: 1,171 reports

Browse all side effects of Valacyclovir:

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Pneumococcal infection treatments and more:

Pneumococcal infection (743 reports)

COVID vaccines that are related to Pneumococcal infection:

All the drugs that are associated with Pneumococcal infection:

Pneumococcal infection (403 drugs)

All the conditions that are associated with Pneumococcal infection:

Pneumococcal infection (207 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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