Sevoflurane and Lung hyperinflation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lung hyperinflation is reported as a side effect among people who take Sevoflurane (sevoflurane), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Theophylline, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lung hyperinflation when taking Sevoflurane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,502 people who have side effects when taking Sevoflurane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sevoflurane?

Sevoflurane has active ingredients of sevoflurane. eHealthMe is studying from 9,513 Sevoflurane users. Check the latest studies of Sevoflurane.

What is Lung hyperinflation?

Lung hyperinflation (inspiration of more than normal) is found to be associated with 302 drugs and 273 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung hyperinflation.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

9,502 people reported to have side effects when taking Sevoflurane.
Among them, 38 people (0.4%) have Lung hyperinflation.

Could Sevoflurane cause Lung hyperinflation?

Among these 38 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lung hyperinflation when taking Sevoflurane? *

  • female: 97.22 %
  • male: 2.78 %

What is the age of people who have Lung hyperinflation when taking Sevoflurane? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 97.22 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 2.78 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Sevoflurane? *

  1. Theophylline: 36 people, 94.74%
  2. Atrovent: 17 people, 44.74%
  3. Magnesium: 7 people, 18.42%
  4. Nimbex: 1 person, 2.63%
  5. Diprivan: 1 person, 2.63%
  6. Combivent: 1 person, 2.63%
  7. Augmentin '125': 1 person, 2.63%
  8. Atenolol: 1 person, 2.63%

What are other side effects people have besides Lung hyperinflation? *

  1. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 37 people, 97.37%
  2. Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 37 people, 97.37%
  3. Blood Bicarbonate Decreased: 37 people, 97.37%
  4. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 37 people, 97.37%
  5. Skin Discoloration - Bluish (bluish colour of skin): 37 people, 97.37%
  6. Blood Lactic Acid Increased: 37 people, 97.37%
  7. Drug Ineffective: 36 people, 94.74%
  8. Respiratory Rate Increased (excess breathing rate/min): 35 people, 92.11%
  9. Po2 Decreased: 35 people, 92.11%
  10. Pco2 Increased: 35 people, 92.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Asthma: 37 people, 97.37%

* 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 sevoflurane (the active ingredients of Sevoflurane) and Sevoflurane (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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