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Does COLCHICINE Cause Purpura? 29 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Purpura have been filed in association with COLCHICINE (colchicine). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for COLCHICINE.

29
Reports of Purpura with COLCHICINE
0.4%
of all COLCHICINE reports
2
Deaths
11
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Purpura From COLCHICINE?

Of the 29 reports, 2 (6.9%) resulted in death, 11 (37.9%) required hospitalization, and 2 (6.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Purpura Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does COLCHICINE Cause?

Diarrhoea (1,005) Drug ineffective (943) Off label use (900) Toxicity to various agents (775) Acute kidney injury (547) Vomiting (447) Nausea (421) Abdominal pain (335) Fatigue (314) Overdose (302)

What Other Drugs Cause Purpura?

PREDNISONE (169) ADALIMUMAB (156) RITUXIMAB (153) APIXABAN (142) ALLOPURINOL (141) IBRUTINIB (134) RIVAROXABAN (134) METHOTREXATE (129) CARBOPLATIN (122) ATORVASTATIN (121)

Which COLCHICINE Alternatives Have Lower Purpura Risk?

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