Propofol and Cholangitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cholangitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Propofol (propofol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methylprednisolone, and have Hypoalbuminaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholangitis when taking Propofol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,986 people who have side effects when taking Propofol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propofol?

Propofol has active ingredients of propofol. It is often used in colonoscopy abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 38,224 Propofol users. Check the latest studies of Propofol.

What is Cholangitis?

Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct) is found to be associated with 656 drugs and 749 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholangitis.

On Jul, 29, 2026

37,986 people reported to have side effects when taking Propofol.
Among them, 31 people (0.08%) have Cholangitis.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Propofol when they have Cholangitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cholangitis when taking Propofol? *

female: 24 %
male: 76 %

What is the age of people who have Cholangitis when taking Propofol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propofol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cholangitis? *

Blood Bilirubin Increased: 11 people, 35.48%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 11 people, 35.48%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 11 people, 35.48%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 32.26%
Fever: 10 people, 32.26%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10 people, 32.26%
Post Procedural Haemorrhage (post procedural bleeding): 10 people, 32.26%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 10 people, 32.26%
Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 29.03%
Cell Death: 9 people, 29.03%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 22.58%
Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 7 people, 22.58%
Sedation: 6 people, 19.35%
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (blood clotting disease caused by e. coli infection, birth control pills, pneumonia, medications, and more): 6 people, 19.35%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 6 people, 19.35%
Escherichia Test Positive: 6 people, 19.35%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 6 people, 19.35%
Anaesthesia: 5 people, 16.13%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 3 people, 9.68%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 3 people, 9.68%

* 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 propofol (the active ingredients of Propofol) and Propofol (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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