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

Summary:

Ileus paralytic 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 Prednisone, and have B precursor type acute leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ileus paralytic 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 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 Sep, 01, 2026

4,534 people reported to have side effects when taking Primaxin.
Among them, 19 people (0.42%) have Ileus paralytic.

Among these 19 people:

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

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

female: 17.65 %
male: 82.35 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Primaxin? *

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

Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 31.58%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 6 people, 31.58%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 31.58%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 6 people, 31.58%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 6 people, 31.58%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 6 people, 31.58%
Paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body): 6 people, 31.58%
Suicidal Ideation: 6 people, 31.58%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 6 people, 31.58%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 31.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 2 people, 10.53%
B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia (lymphoid cancer): 2 people, 10.53%
Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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.

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