Vancomycin hydrochloride and Heart attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Vancomycin hydrochloride (vancomycin hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metronidazole, and have Groin abscess.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart attack when taking Vancomycin hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,214 people who have side effects when taking Vancomycin hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vancomycin hydrochloride?

Vancomycin hydrochloride has active ingredients of vancomycin hydrochloride. It is often used in mrsa infection. eHealthMe is studying from 8,399 Vancomycin hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Vancomycin hydrochloride.

What is Heart attack?

Heart attack is found to be associated with 2,478 drugs and 3,296 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart attack.

On Apr, 29, 2026

8,214 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin hydrochloride.
Among them, 50 people (0.61%) have Heart attack.

Could Vancomycin hydrochloride cause Heart attack?

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Vancomycin hydrochloride when they have Heart attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Heart attack when taking Vancomycin hydrochloride? *

female: 10.87 %
male: 89.13 %

What is the age of people who have Heart attack when taking Vancomycin hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin hydrochloride? *

Metronidazole: 30 people, 60.00%
Methylphenidate: 22 people, 44.00%
Amlodipine: 18 people, 36.00%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 17 people, 34.00%
Ceftriaxone: 17 people, 34.00%
Daptomycin: 15 people, 30.00%
Ceftriaxone Sodium: 12 people, 24.00%
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride: 8 people, 16.00%
Omeprazole: 6 people, 12.00%
Levofloxacin: 5 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Heart attack? *

Kounis Syndrome (the concurrence of heart pain with conditions associated with mast cell activation leads to heart muscle damage): 31 people, 62.00%
Arteriospasm Coronary (spasm of the large- or medium-sized coronary arteries): 21 people, 42.00%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 19 people, 38.00%
Drug Ineffective: 19 people, 38.00%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 19 people, 38.00%
Hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement): 16 people, 32.00%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 16 people, 32.00%
Hypersensitivity: 12 people, 24.00%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 5 people, 10.00%
Confusion: 5 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Groin Abscess (pus in groin): 31 people, 62.00%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 30 people, 60.00%
Migraine (headache): 30 people, 60.00%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 28 people, 56.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 6.00%
Pseudomembranous Colitis (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (aad), is an infection of the colon): 2 people, 4.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 2.00%
Constipation: 1 person, 2.00%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 1 person, 2.00%

* 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 hydrochloride) and Vancomycin hydrochloride (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

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