Novalgin and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Novalgin (metamizole), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Spiriva, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when taking Novalgin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,087 people who have side effects when taking Novalgin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Novalgin?

Novalgin has active ingredients of metamizole. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 10,177 Novalgin users. Check the latest studies of Novalgin.

What is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe) is found to be associated with 1,799 drugs and 2,209 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

10,087 people reported to have side effects when taking Novalgin.
Among them, 53 people (0.53%) have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Could Novalgin cause Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Novalgin when they have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? *

What is the gender of people who have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when taking Novalgin? *

female: 25.53 %
male: 74.47 %

What is the age of people who have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when taking Novalgin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Novalgin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? *

Pneumonia: 23 people, 43.40%
Asthma: 16 people, 30.19%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 14 people, 26.42%
Hypertensive Crisis: 13 people, 24.53%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 13 people, 24.53%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 13 people, 24.53%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 24.53%
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): 13 people, 24.53%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 12 people, 22.64%
Infection: 12 people, 22.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 31 people, 58.49%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 15 people, 28.30%
Urinary Tract Infection: 10 people, 18.87%
Heart Attack: 9 people, 16.98%
High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 16.98%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 5 people, 9.43%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 5 people, 9.43%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 5 people, 9.43%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 9.43%
Back Pain: 5 people, 9.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1,799 drugs)

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2,209 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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