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Does ALLOPURINOL Cause Hypersensitivity? 250 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 250 reports of Hypersensitivity have been filed in association with ALLOPURINOL (Allopurinol). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for ALLOPURINOL.

250
Reports of Hypersensitivity with ALLOPURINOL
1.3%
of all ALLOPURINOL reports
10
Deaths
90
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypersensitivity From ALLOPURINOL?

Of the 250 reports, 10 (4.0%) resulted in death, 90 (36.0%) required hospitalization, and 27 (10.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypersensitivity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypersensitivity is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ALLOPURINOL.

What Other Side Effects Does ALLOPURINOL Cause?

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (2,943) Acute kidney injury (1,583) Rash (1,103) Off label use (921) Pyrexia (913) Dyspnoea (905) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (858) Pruritus (836) Diarrhoea (819) Drug ineffective (780)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypersensitivity?

ETANERCEPT (10,846) ADALIMUMAB (10,641) METHOTREXATE (9,799) TOCILIZUMAB (9,076) ABATACEPT (8,945) INFLIXIMAB (8,519) RITUXIMAB (8,408) ADAPALENE (8,356) LEFLUNOMIDE (7,926) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,353)

Which ALLOPURINOL Alternatives Have Lower Hypersensitivity Risk?

ALLOPURINOL vs ALMOTRIPTAN ALLOPURINOL vs ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE ALLOPURINOL vs ALOE VERA LEAF ALLOPURINOL vs ALOGLIPTIN ALLOPURINOL vs ALOGLIPTIN\METFORMIN

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