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Does ALLOPURINOL Cause Thrombocytopenia? 516 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 516 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with ALLOPURINOL (Allopurinol). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for ALLOPURINOL.

516
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with ALLOPURINOL
2.7%
of all ALLOPURINOL reports
61
Deaths
341
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From ALLOPURINOL?

Of the 516 reports, 61 (11.8%) resulted in death, 341 (66.1%) required hospitalization, and 62 (12.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Thrombocytopenia 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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which ALLOPURINOL Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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

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