Zaltrap and Swallowing difficulty - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swallowing difficulty is reported as a side effect among people who take Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Amlodipine, and have Colon cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swallowing difficulty when taking Zaltrap. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,432 people who have side effects when taking Zaltrap from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zaltrap?

Zaltrap has active ingredients of ziv-aflibercept. eHealthMe is studying from 1,432 Zaltrap users. Check the latest studies of Zaltrap.

What is Swallowing difficulty?

Swallowing difficulty is found to be associated with 2,400 drugs and 3,353 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swallowing difficulty.

On Aug, 04, 2026

1,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Zaltrap.
Among them, 12 people (0.84%) have Swallowing difficulty.

Could Zaltrap cause Swallowing difficulty?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Zaltrap when they have Swallowing difficulty? *

What is the gender of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Zaltrap? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Zaltrap? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zaltrap? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swallowing difficulty? *

Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 4 people, 33.33%
Bone Loss: 4 people, 33.33%
Periodontal Disease (disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth): 4 people, 33.33%
Pain In Jaw: 4 people, 33.33%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 4 people, 33.33%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 25.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 16.67%
Laryngeal Oedema (swelling of larynx): 1 person, 8.33%
Biliary Tract Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colon Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon spreads to other part of body): 6 people, 50.00%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 3 people, 25.00%
Pulmonary Mass: 2 people, 16.67%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 16.67%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 16.67%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 16.67%
Disease Progression: 2 people, 16.67%
Colon Cancer Stage Iv: 2 people, 16.67%
Colon Cancer: 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 ziv-aflibercept (the active ingredients of Zaltrap) and Zaltrap (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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