Velcade and Pseudomonal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudomonal bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Velcade (bortezomib), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Acyclovir, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudomonal bacteraemia when taking Velcade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 66,250 people who have side effects when taking Velcade from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Velcade?

Velcade has active ingredients of bortezomib. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 66,422 Velcade users. Check the latest studies of Velcade.

What is Pseudomonal bacteraemia?

Pseudomonal bacteraemia (p. aeruginosa cause of bacterial infections of the blood) is found to be associated with 191 drugs and 241 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudomonal bacteraemia.

On Jul, 26, 2026

66,250 people reported to have side effects when taking Velcade.
Among them, 15 people (0.02%) have Pseudomonal bacteraemia.

Could Velcade cause Pseudomonal bacteraemia?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Velcade when they have Pseudomonal bacteraemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Pseudomonal bacteraemia when taking Velcade? *

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Pseudomonal bacteraemia when taking Velcade? *

What are other drugs people take besides Velcade? *

Acyclovir: 7 people, 46.67%
Itraconazole: 6 people, 40.00%
Diovan: 6 people, 40.00%
Amlodipine Besylate: 6 people, 40.00%
Humalog: 4 people, 26.67%
Dexamethasone: 4 people, 26.67%
Cotrim: 4 people, 26.67%
Valsartan: 1 person, 6.67%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 1 person, 6.67%
Pomalidomide: 1 person, 6.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudomonal bacteraemia? *

Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 9 people, 60.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 8 people, 53.33%
Cerebral Aspergillosis (pus collection with swelling in brain): 8 people, 53.33%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 46.67%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 46.67%
Cerebral Haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain): 6 people, 40.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 6 people, 40.00%
Secondary Immunodeficiency (lack of immunity due to some disease): 6 people, 40.00%
Diffuse Alveolar Damage (common manifestation of drug-induced lung injury): 5 people, 33.33%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

T-Cell Type Acute Leukaemia (a form of cancer of the white blood cells): 1 person, 6.67%
Secondary Immunodeficiency (lack of immunity due to some disease): 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 bortezomib (the active ingredients of Velcade) and Velcade (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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