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ArticleBMC anesthesiology2026

Pharmacovigilance and toxicological studies on safety signals associated with the combined use of propofol and midazolam.

Wei Wei, Lu Wang, Liang Chen, Xiaomei Ying, Shuangshuang Xu

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Wei Wei *Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University & The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China.
Lu Wang *Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University & The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China.
Liang ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Conversion therapy center for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumors, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University & The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China.
Xiaomei YingSuzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, Suzhou, China.
Shuangshuang XuDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University & The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China. 1813110760@qq.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPropofol and midazolam are widely used in sedation and general anesthesia, but there has been a lack of systematic research on safety signals caused by the combination medication.

methodsWe collected data on drug safety signals related to propofol and midazolam from the FAERS database (2004Q1-2025Q1). Disproportionality analysis, Time-to-event, and Weibull distribution are performed for signal monitoring and risk assessment. We further analyze the potential mechanism of allergic reactions caused by the combination medication.

resultsA strong signal for Propofol Infusion Syndrome (PRIS) was detected with propofol alone (ROR: 4514.44, 95% CI: 3851.09–5292.06), whereas no risk reduction was observed with combination medication (ROR: 2219.2, 95% CI: 1753.85–2808.03). Anaphylactic Shock (ROR: 39.45, 95% CI: 30.49–51.04) had high signal values. Time-to-event onset analysis in the combination therapy group showed that the most common onset time for safety signals was 3–7 days (46.3%). The Scale Parameter α was the smallest in the combination medication group (6.37, 95% CI: 5.48–7.26). Further research is needed to determine whether the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway represents a potential mechanism underlying anaphylactic reactions induced by the combination medication.

conclusionsEarly monitoring should be performed when propofol and midazolam are used in combination. At the same time, the occurrence of anaphylactic reactions should be taken seriously when combining medications.

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Anesthetics, CombinedAnesthetics, IntravenousHypnotics and SedativesMidazolamPharmacovigilancePropofolAnaphylaxisDatabases, FactualHumansPropofol Infusion SyndromeAnesthetics, CombinedAnesthetics, IntravenousHypnotics and SedativesMidazolamPropofolAnaphylactic shockFAERSMidazolamPharmacovigilancePropofol

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PMCPMC13235193

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