Vancomycin 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 (vancomycin), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metronidazole, and have Migraine.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart attack when taking Vancomycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,160 people who have side effects when taking Vancomycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vancomycin?

Vancomycin has active ingredients of vancomycin. eHealthMe is studying from 17,165 Vancomycin users. Check the latest studies of Vancomycin.

What is Heart attack?

Heart attack is found to be associated with 2,564 drugs and 3,262 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart attack.

On Aug, 22, 2025

17,160 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin.
Among them, 57 people (0.33%) have Heart attack.

Among these 57 people:

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

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

female: 10.91 %
male: 89.09 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin? *

Metronidazole: 43 people, 75.44%
Acetaminophen: 20 people, 35.09%
Levofloxacin: 20 people, 35.09%
Omeprazole: 18 people, 31.58%
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride: 16 people, 28.07%
Augmentin: 15 people, 26.32%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 15 people, 26.32%
Ceftriaxone: 15 people, 26.32%
Gentamicin: 15 people, 26.32%
Diclofenac: 14 people, 24.56%

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): 24 people, 42.11%
Arteriospasm Coronary (spasm of the large- or medium-sized coronary arteries): 22 people, 38.60%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 20 people, 35.09%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 19 people, 33.33%
Drug Ineffective: 18 people, 31.58%
Confusion: 15 people, 26.32%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 15 people, 26.32%
Aminoaciduria (presence of amino acids in the urine): 14 people, 24.56%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 11 people, 19.30%
Hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement): 9 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Migraine (headache): 25 people, 43.86%
Groin Abscess (pus in groin): 24 people, 42.11%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 23 people, 40.35%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 20 people, 35.09%
Infection: 14 people, 24.56%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 13 people, 22.81%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 6 people, 10.53%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 7.02%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 7.02%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.02%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Vancomycin) and Vancomycin (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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