Dexmedetomidine and Pneumothorax - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexmedetomidine (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lidocaine, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumothorax when taking Dexmedetomidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,501 people who have side effects when taking Dexmedetomidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexmedetomidine?

Dexmedetomidine has active ingredients of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 4,502 Dexmedetomidine users. Check the latest studies of Dexmedetomidine.

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,234 drugs and 1,346 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumothorax.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

4,501 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexmedetomidine.
Among them, 13 people (0.29%) have Pneumothorax.

Could Dexmedetomidine cause Pneumothorax?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Dexmedetomidine when they have Pneumothorax? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Dexmedetomidine? *

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Dexmedetomidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexmedetomidine? *

Lidocaine: 4 people, 30.77%
Vinorelbine: 3 people, 23.08%
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 23.08%
Cyclophosphamide: 3 people, 23.08%
Midazolam: 3 people, 23.08%
Paclitaxel: 3 people, 23.08%
Senna: 2 people, 15.38%
Heparin: 2 people, 15.38%
Pepcid: 2 people, 15.38%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumothorax? *

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (increased pressure in abdomen): 3 people, 23.08%
Discomfort: 3 people, 23.08%
Skin Burning Sensation: 3 people, 23.08%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 3 people, 23.08%
Scar: 3 people, 23.08%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 3 people, 23.08%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 23.08%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 3 people, 23.08%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 23.08%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 30.77%
Constipation: 3 people, 23.08%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 3 people, 23.08%
Sedation: 2 people, 15.38%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 15.38%
Depression: 1 person, 7.69%
Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 7.69%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 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 dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Dexmedetomidine) and Dexmedetomidine (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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