Vancomycin hcl and Ascites - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ascites is reported as a side effect among people who take Vancomycin hcl (vancomycin hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ascites when taking Vancomycin hcl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,423 people who have side effects when taking Vancomycin hcl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vancomycin hcl?

Vancomycin hcl has active ingredients of vancomycin hydrochloride. It is often used in clostridium difficile colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 6,530 Vancomycin hcl users. Check the latest studies of Vancomycin hcl.

What is Ascites?

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) is found to be associated with 1,532 drugs and 2,029 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ascites.

On Aug, 05, 2026

6,423 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin hcl.
Among them, 30 people (0.47%) have Ascites.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Vancomycin hcl when they have Ascites? *

What is the gender of people who have Ascites when taking Vancomycin hcl? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Ascites when taking Vancomycin hcl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin hcl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ascites? *

Fever: 16 people, 53.33%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 16 people, 53.33%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 15 people, 50.00%
Pneumonia: 12 people, 40.00%
Abdominal Pain: 11 people, 36.67%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 11 people, 36.67%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 11 people, 36.67%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 30.00%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 23.33%
Pain: 5 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 13.33%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 4 people, 13.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 13.33%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 3 people, 10.00%
Enterococcal Infection: 2 people, 6.67%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 6.67%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 6.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Ascites:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .
Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on vancomycin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Vancomycin hcl) and Vancomycin hcl (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?

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WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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