Synagis and Intercostal retraction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intercostal retraction is reported as a side effect among people who take Synagis (palivizumab), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Albuterol, and have Respiratory syncytial virus infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intercostal retraction when taking Synagis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,108 people who have side effects when taking Synagis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Synagis?

Synagis has active ingredients of palivizumab. eHealthMe is studying from 19,114 Synagis users. Check the latest studies of Synagis.

What is Intercostal retraction?

Intercostal retraction (inward movement of the muscles between the ribs as a result of reduced pressure in the chest cavity) is found to be associated with 15 drugs and 71 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intercostal retraction.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 31, 2026

19,108 people reported to have side effects when taking Synagis.
Among them, 19 people (0.1%) have Intercostal retraction.

Could Synagis cause Intercostal retraction?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Synagis when they have Intercostal retraction? *

What is the gender of people who have Intercostal retraction when taking Synagis? *

female: 31.25 %
male: 68.75 %

What is the age of people who have Intercostal retraction when taking Synagis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Synagis? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intercostal retraction? *

Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles in lungs): 10 people, 52.63%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 7 people, 36.84%
Fever: 7 people, 36.84%
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (viral disease of respiratory system): 6 people, 31.58%
Cough: 6 people, 31.58%
Tachypnea: 5 people, 26.32%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 5 people, 26.32%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 3 people, 15.79%
Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi): 3 people, 15.79%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (viral disease of respiratory system): 3 people, 15.79%
Renal Tubular Necrosis (death of kidney tubules): 1 person, 5.26%
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (chronic lung disorder in infants - enlargement of an organ or tissue by the proliferation of cells of an abnormal type): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Intercostal retraction (15 drugs)

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Intercostal retraction (71 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on palivizumab (the active ingredients of Synagis) and Synagis (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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