Desflurane and Sinus tachycardia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus tachycardia is reported as a side effect among people who take Desflurane (desflurane), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Cefazolin, and have General anaesthesia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus tachycardia when taking Desflurane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,270 people who have side effects when taking Desflurane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Desflurane?

Desflurane has active ingredients of desflurane. eHealthMe is studying from 1,270 Desflurane users. Check the latest studies of Desflurane.

What is Sinus tachycardia?

Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node) is found to be associated with 1,265 drugs and 1,412 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus tachycardia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

1,270 people reported to have side effects when taking Desflurane.
Among them, 13 people (1.02%) have Sinus tachycardia.

Could Desflurane cause Sinus tachycardia?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sinus tachycardia when taking Desflurane? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Sinus tachycardia when taking Desflurane? *

What are other drugs people take besides Desflurane? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus tachycardia? *

Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 9 people, 69.23%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 61.54%
Circumoral Oedema (swelling around mouth): 5 people, 38.46%
Tongue Oedema (swelling of tongue): 5 people, 38.46%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 3 people, 23.08%
Propofol Infusion Syndrome: 3 people, 23.08%
Circulatory Collapse: 2 people, 15.38%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 15.38%
Generalised Erythema (redness of the skin all over the body): 2 people, 15.38%
Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

General Anaesthesia: 6 people, 46.15%
Anaesthesia: 5 people, 38.46%
Pneumoperitoneum (air or gas in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity): 1 person, 7.69%
Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 desflurane (the active ingredients of Desflurane) and Desflurane (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.

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