Ventolin hfa and Interstitial nephritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Interstitial nephritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventolin hfa (albuterol sulfate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Nexium, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Interstitial nephritis when taking Ventolin hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,727 people who have side effects when taking Ventolin hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin hfa?

Ventolin hfa has active ingredients of albuterol sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 40,061 Ventolin hfa users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin hfa.

What is Interstitial nephritis?

Interstitial nephritis (inflammation of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,085 drugs and 1,568 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Interstitial nephritis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

39,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventolin hfa.
Among them, 55 people (0.14%) have Interstitial nephritis.

Could Ventolin hfa cause Interstitial nephritis?

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Ventolin hfa when they have Interstitial nephritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Interstitial nephritis when taking Ventolin hfa? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Interstitial nephritis when taking Ventolin hfa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ventolin hfa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Interstitial nephritis? *

Chronic Kidney Disease: 52 people, 94.55%
Acute Kidney Failure: 48 people, 87.27%
Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 13 people, 23.64%
Renal Injury (kidney injury): 11 people, 20.00%
Renal Tubular Necrosis (death of kidney tubules): 8 people, 14.55%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 8 people, 14.55%
Type 2 Diabetes: 5 people, 9.09%
Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 5 people, 9.09%
Head Injury: 5 people, 9.09%
Depression: 4 people, 7.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 43 people, 78.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 22 people, 40.00%
Pain: 17 people, 30.91%
Hypersensitivity: 14 people, 25.45%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 25.45%
Diabetes: 11 people, 20.00%
Gastric Ph Decreased: 11 people, 20.00%
Infection: 9 people, 16.36%
Back Pain: 8 people, 14.55%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 8 people, 14.55%

* 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 albuterol sulfate (the active ingredients of Ventolin hfa) and Ventolin hfa (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?

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