Zykadia and Hypokalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypokalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Zykadia (ceritinib), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Decadron, and have Non-small cell lung cancer stage iv.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypokalemia when taking Zykadia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,091 people who have side effects when taking Zykadia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zykadia?

Zykadia has active ingredients of ceritinib. eHealthMe is studying from 2,091 Zykadia users. Check the latest studies of Zykadia.

What is Hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,087 drugs and 3,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypokalemia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

2,091 people reported to have side effects when taking Zykadia.
Among them, 20 people (0.96%) have Hypokalemia.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Zykadia when they have Hypokalemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypokalemia when taking Zykadia? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Hypokalemia when taking Zykadia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zykadia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypokalemia? *

Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 9 people, 45.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 40.00%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 40.00%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Iv: 6 people, 30.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 25.00%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 4 people, 20.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 20.00%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 4 people, 20.00%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased: 4 people, 20.00%
Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Iv: 9 people, 45.00%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 7 people, 35.00%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 3 people, 15.00%
Metastases To Meninges (cancer spreads to meninges): 1 person, 5.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 5.00%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Metastatic (a form of non-small cell lung cancer spreads to other part): 1 person, 5.00%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 1 person, 5.00%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 1 person, 5.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.00%
Diabetes: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ceritinib (the active ingredients of Zykadia) and Zykadia (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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