Zofran and Volvulus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Volvulus is reported as a side effect among people who take Zofran (ondansetron hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Herceptin, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Volvulus when taking Zofran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 93,713 people who have side effects when taking Zofran from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zofran?

Zofran has active ingredients of ondansetron hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 94,987 Zofran users. Check the latest studies of Zofran.

What is Volvulus?

Volvulus (obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine) is found to be associated with 279 drugs and 374 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Volvulus.

On Jul, 10, 2026

93,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Zofran.
Among them, 22 people (0.02%) have Volvulus.

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Zofran when they have Volvulus? *

What is the gender of people who have Volvulus when taking Zofran? *

female: 89.47 %
male: 10.53 %

What is the age of people who have Volvulus when taking Zofran? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zofran? *

Dexamethasone: 9 people, 40.91%
Bisoprolol Fumarate: 9 people, 40.91%
Perjeta: 9 people, 40.91%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 9 people, 40.91%
Herceptin: 9 people, 40.91%
Voltaren: 6 people, 27.27%
Aromasin: 5 people, 22.73%
Xgeva: 5 people, 22.73%
Taxotere: 5 people, 22.73%
Femara: 5 people, 22.73%

What are other side effects people have besides Volvulus? *

Ileus Paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles): 9 people, 40.91%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 9 people, 40.91%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 40.91%
Intestinal Obstruction: 8 people, 36.36%
Injection Site Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin at injection site): 3 people, 13.64%
Hair Loss: 2 people, 9.09%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 2 people, 9.09%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 2 people, 9.09%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 2 people, 9.09%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 4.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 22.73%
Pain: 4 people, 18.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 13.64%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 13.64%
Depression: 3 people, 13.64%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 9.09%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 9.09%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 9.09%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ondansetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zofran) and Zofran (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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