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Propulsid and Atelectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atelectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Propulsid (cisapride monohydrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atelectasis when taking Propulsid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,120 people who have side effects when taking Propulsid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propulsid?

Propulsid has active ingredients of cisapride monohydrate. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 8,130 Propulsid users. Check the latest studies of Propulsid.

What is Atelectasis?

Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,443 drugs and 1,636 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atelectasis.

On Jul, 29, 2026

8,120 people reported to have side effects when taking Propulsid.
Among them, 44 people (0.54%) have Atelectasis.

Could Propulsid cause Atelectasis?

Among these 44 people:

What is the gender of people who have Atelectasis when taking Propulsid? *

  • female: 53.49 %
  • male: 46.51 %

What is the age of people who have Atelectasis when taking Propulsid? *

  • 0-1: 5.13 %
  • 2-9: 5.13 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 2.56 %
  • 30-39: 7.69 %
  • 40-49: 17.95 %
  • 50-59: 12.82 %
  • 60+: 48.72 %

What are other drugs people take besides Propulsid? *

  1. Lasix: 20 people, 45.45%
  2. Prevacid: 17 people, 38.64%
  3. Coumadin: 16 people, 36.36%
  4. Cozaar: 14 people, 31.82%
  5. Digoxin: 14 people, 31.82%
  6. Lexapro: 14 people, 31.82%
  7. Tylenol: 13 people, 29.55%
  8. Accupril: 12 people, 27.27%
  9. Xanax: 12 people, 27.27%
  10. Pepcid: 12 people, 27.27%

What are other side effects people have besides Atelectasis? *

  1. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 24 people, 54.55%
  2. Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 20 people, 45.45%
  3. Chest Pain: 20 people, 45.45%
  4. Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 19 people, 43.18%
  5. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 19 people, 43.18%
  6. Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 19 people, 43.18%
  7. Fall: 18 people, 40.91%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 18 people, 40.91%
  9. Pain: 17 people, 38.64%
  10. Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 17 people, 38.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 25.00%
  2. Pain: 6 people, 13.64%
  3. Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 4.55%
  4. Diabetes: 2 people, 4.55%
  5. Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 2.27%
  6. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 2.27%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 2.27%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 2.27%
  9. Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 2.27%
  10. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 2.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Atelectasis and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of cisapride monohydrate:

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 cisapride monohydrate (the active ingredients of Propulsid) and Propulsid (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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