Gemcitabine and Ileus paralytic - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ileus paralytic is reported as a side effect among people who take Gemcitabine (gemcitabine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Docetaxel, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ileus paralytic when taking Gemcitabine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31,291 people who have side effects when taking Gemcitabine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gemcitabine?

Gemcitabine has active ingredients of gemcitabine. eHealthMe is studying from 31,337 Gemcitabine users. Check the latest studies of Gemcitabine.

What is Ileus paralytic?

Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles) is found to be associated with 683 drugs and 850 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ileus paralytic.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

31,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Gemcitabine.
Among them, 41 people (0.13%) have Ileus paralytic.

Could Gemcitabine cause Ileus paralytic?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Gemcitabine when they have Ileus paralytic? *

What is the gender of people who have Ileus paralytic when taking Gemcitabine? *

female: 61.54 %
male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Ileus paralytic when taking Gemcitabine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gemcitabine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ileus paralytic? *

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 22 people, 53.66%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 43.90%
Weight Decreased: 18 people, 43.90%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 17 people, 41.46%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 41.46%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 16 people, 39.02%
Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 16 people, 39.02%
Osteitis (a general term for inflammation of bone): 16 people, 39.02%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 16 people, 39.02%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 39.02%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 16 people, 39.02%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 7 people, 17.07%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 4 people, 9.76%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 4.88%
Hodgkin's Lymphoma (cancer originating from white blood cells): 2 people, 4.88%
Adenocarcinoma Pancreas (cancer of pancreas): 2 people, 4.88%
Pancreatic Carcinoma Metastatic (pancreatic cancer- metastatic): 1 person, 2.44%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 1 person, 2.44%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 1 person, 2.44%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.44%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Ileus paralytic:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Ileus paralytic:

Ileus paralytic (850 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Alam, S., Illo, C., Ma, Y. T., & Punia, P. , "Gemcitabine-induced cardiotoxicity in patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer: a case series", Case reports in oncology, 2018 Jan .
Alam, S., Illo, C., Ma, Y. T., & Punia, P. , "Gemcitabine-induced cardiotoxicity in patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer: a case series", Case reports in oncology, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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