Primaxin and Blood sodium decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood sodium decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Primaxin (cilastatin sodium; imipenem), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Furosemide, and have Pneumonia bacterial.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood sodium decreased when taking Primaxin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,534 people who have side effects when taking Primaxin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Primaxin?

Primaxin has active ingredients of cilastatin sodium; imipenem. eHealthMe is studying from 4,540 Primaxin users. Check the latest studies of Primaxin.

What is Blood sodium decreased?

Blood sodium decreased is found to be associated with 1,405 drugs and 1,594 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood sodium decreased.

On Jul, 12, 2026

4,534 people reported to have side effects when taking Primaxin.
Among them, 30 people (0.66%) have Blood sodium decreased.

Could Primaxin cause Blood sodium decreased?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Primaxin when they have Blood sodium decreased? *

What is the gender of people who have Blood sodium decreased when taking Primaxin? *

female: 43.33 %
male: 56.67 %

What is the age of people who have Blood sodium decreased when taking Primaxin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Primaxin? *

Famotidine: 6 people, 20.00%
Furosemide: 6 people, 20.00%
Synthroid: 4 people, 13.33%
Nuzyra: 4 people, 13.33%
Isosorbide Mononitrate: 3 people, 10.00%
Prednisolone: 3 people, 10.00%
Amikacin Sulfate: 3 people, 10.00%
Amlodipine: 3 people, 10.00%
Azelastine: 3 people, 10.00%
Heparin Sodium: 3 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Blood sodium decreased? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 15 people, 50.00%
Blood Chloride Decreased: 14 people, 46.67%
Haematocrit Decreased: 13 people, 43.33%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 12 people, 40.00%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 12 people, 40.00%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 11 people, 36.67%
Blood Urea Increased: 9 people, 30.00%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased: 9 people, 30.00%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 9 people, 30.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 8 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia Bacterial (pneumonia associated with bacterial infection): 6 people, 20.00%
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (upper gastrointestinal bleeding): 1 person, 3.33%
Shock (a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin): 1 person, 3.33%
Pneumonia Primary Atypical (primary atypical pneumonia which were probably caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae): 1 person, 3.33%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 1 person, 3.33%
Pain: 1 person, 3.33%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 1 person, 3.33%
Infection: 1 person, 3.33%
Acute Tonsillitis: 1 person, 3.33%

* 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 cilastatin sodium; imipenem (the active ingredients of Primaxin) and Primaxin (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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