Cisplatin and Polymyalgia rheumatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polymyalgia rheumatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Cisplatin (cisplatin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Pemetrexed, and have Non-small cell lung cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Cisplatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 92,672 people who have side effects when taking Cisplatin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cisplatin?

Cisplatin has active ingredients of cisplatin. It is often used in chemotherapy. eHealthMe is studying from 92,837 Cisplatin users. Check the latest studies of Cisplatin.

What is Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain in many muscles) is found to be associated with 381 drugs and 554 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polymyalgia rheumatica.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

92,672 people reported to have side effects when taking Cisplatin.
Among them, 15 people (0.02%) have Polymyalgia rheumatica.

Could Cisplatin cause Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Cisplatin? *

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Cisplatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cisplatin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 7 people, 46.67%
Pathological Fracture (broken bone caused by disease): 2 people, 13.33%
Drug Eruption (adverse drug reaction of the skin): 2 people, 13.33%
Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 6.67%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 1 person, 6.67%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 1 person, 6.67%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 6.67%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 1 person, 6.67%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 1 person, 6.67%
Drug Ineffective: 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 12 people, 80.00%
Gingival Cancer (cancer of gums): 2 people, 13.33%
Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage (small cell lung cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other regions of the body such as another lobe of the lung or the brain): 1 person, 6.67%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Schlumbrecht MP, Hehr K, "Cisplatin-induced bradycardia and the importance of the QT interval", Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2015 Jan .
Schlumbrecht MP, Hehr K, "Cisplatin-induced bradycardia and the importance of the QT interval", Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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