Precedex and Arrhythmias - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Arrhythmias is reported as a side effect among people who take Precedex (dexmedetomidine), especially for people who are female, 2-9 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Midazolam, and have Non-small cell lung cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Arrhythmias when taking Precedex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 998 people who have side effects when taking Precedex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Precedex?

Precedex has active ingredients of dexmedetomidine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,007 Precedex users. Check the latest studies of Precedex.

What is Arrhythmias?

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) is found to be associated with 2,756 drugs and 4,838 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Arrhythmias.

On Jul, 20, 2026

998 people reported to have side effects when taking Precedex.
Among them, 46 people (4.61%) have Arrhythmias.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Precedex when they have Arrhythmias? *

What is the gender of people who have Arrhythmias when taking Precedex? *

female: 56.52 %
male: 43.48 %

What is the age of people who have Arrhythmias when taking Precedex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Precedex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Arrhythmias? *

Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 21 people, 45.65%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 16 people, 34.78%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 28.26%
Laryngeal Stenosis (narrowing of larynx): 13 people, 28.26%
Ventricular Dysfunction (heart dysfunction): 12 people, 26.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 23.91%
Pain: 11 people, 23.91%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 11 people, 23.91%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 10 people, 21.74%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 10 people, 21.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 8 people, 17.39%
Sedation: 7 people, 15.22%
Hyperthermia Malignant (disease passed down through families that causes a fast rise in body temperature (fever) and severe muscle contractions): 3 people, 6.52%
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: 2 people, 4.35%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 4.35%
Pain: 2 people, 4.35%
Neutrophil Count Decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 2 people, 4.35%
Cardiac Failure: 2 people, 4.35%
Jaundice - Yellow Skin (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin): 2 people, 4.35%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 2 people, 4.35%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Precedex) and Precedex (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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