Propofol and Myasthenia gravis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myasthenia gravis is reported as a side effect among people who take Propofol (propofol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have Anaesthesia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myasthenia gravis 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 38,225 Propofol users. Check the latest studies of Propofol.

What is Myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily) is found to be associated with 544 drugs and 716 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myasthenia gravis.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

37,986 people reported to have side effects when taking Propofol.
Among them, 26 people (0.07%) have Myasthenia gravis.

Could Propofol cause Myasthenia gravis?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Propofol when they have Myasthenia gravis? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 73.08 %
  • male: 26.92 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 17.39 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 39.13 %
  • 60+: 43.48 %

What are other drugs people take besides Propofol? *

  1. Pantoprazole: 5 people, 19.23%
  2. Vancomycin: 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Prednisone: 4 people, 15.38%
  4. Furosemide: 3 people, 11.54%
  5. Bridion: 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Ondansetron: 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Midazolam: 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Vasopressin: 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Ultiva: 3 people, 11.54%
  10. Bactrim: 2 people, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Myasthenia gravis? *

  1. Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 11 people, 42.31%
  2. Myasthenia Gravis Crisis (a paralysis of the respiratory muscles occurs): 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 4 people, 15.38%
  4. Eyelid Ptosis (falling of the upper or lower eyelid): 3 people, 11.54%
  5. Diplopia (double vision): 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 2 people, 7.69%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Duodenal Ulcer Haemorrhage (bleeding duodenal ulcer): 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Anaesthesia: 10 people, 38.46%
  2. General Anaesthesia: 3 people, 11.54%
  3. Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 3 people, 11.54%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.54%
  5. Constipation: 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Pain: 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal: 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Cardiac Failure Chronic: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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