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

Summary:

Oedema peripheral 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 Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oedema peripheral 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 Oedema peripheral?

Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling) is found to be associated with 2,773 drugs and 3,465 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oedema peripheral.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

6,423 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin hcl.
Among them, 73 people (1.14%) have Oedema peripheral.

Could Vancomycin hcl cause Oedema peripheral?

Among these 73 people:

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

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

female: 32.39 %
male: 67.61 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin hcl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oedema peripheral? *

Pain: 28 people, 38.36%
Rashes (redness): 24 people, 32.88%
Fever: 22 people, 30.14%
Acute Kidney Failure: 19 people, 26.03%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 16 people, 21.92%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 20.55%
Weakness: 14 people, 19.18%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 19.18%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 13 people, 17.81%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 13 people, 17.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 6.85%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 3 people, 4.11%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.11%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 3 people, 4.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 4.11%
Prostate Cancer: 3 people, 4.11%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 3 people, 4.11%
Pleural Disorder: 3 people, 4.11%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 3 people, 4.11%
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: 2 people, 2.74%

* 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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