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

Summary:

Malnutrition is reported as a side effect among people who take Vancomycin hcl (vancomycin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Reglan, and have Pulmonary embolism.

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

Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking) is found to be associated with 1,250 drugs and 1,390 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malnutrition.

On Jul, 13, 2026

6,423 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin hcl.
Among them, 13 people (0.2%) have Malnutrition.

Could Vancomycin hcl cause Malnutrition?

Among these 13 people:

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

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

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin hcl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malnutrition? *

Diarrhea: 8 people, 61.54%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 53.85%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 53.85%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 6 people, 46.15%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 46.15%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 6 people, 46.15%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 46.15%
Swallowing Difficulty: 5 people, 38.46%
Pain: 5 people, 38.46%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 38.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 3 people, 23.08%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.69%
Post Procedural Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 7.69%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 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?

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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