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Does MERCAPTOPURINE Cause Hyperglycaemia? 68 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 68 reports of Hyperglycaemia have been filed in association with MERCAPTOPURINE (Mercaptopurine). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for MERCAPTOPURINE.

68
Reports of Hyperglycaemia with MERCAPTOPURINE
0.6%
of all MERCAPTOPURINE reports
6
Deaths
55
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperglycaemia From MERCAPTOPURINE?

Of the 68 reports, 6 (8.8%) resulted in death, 55 (80.9%) required hospitalization, and 11 (16.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MERCAPTOPURINE. However, 68 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MERCAPTOPURINE Cause?

Febrile neutropenia (1,853) Off label use (893) Pyrexia (855) Drug ineffective (721) Vomiting (488) Neutropenia (485) Nausea (418) Pneumonia (394) Pancytopenia (392) Sepsis (389)

What Other Drugs Cause Hyperglycaemia?

INSULIN GLARGINE (1,903) METFORMIN (1,626) ALPELISIB (1,575) DEXAMETHASONE (1,169) PREDNISONE (1,135) INSULIN LISPRO (743) PREDNISOLONE (705) INSULIN ASPART (646) INSULIN HUMAN (620) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (604)

Which MERCAPTOPURINE Alternatives Have Lower Hyperglycaemia Risk?

MERCAPTOPURINE vs MEROPENEM MERCAPTOPURINE vs MEROPENEM ANHYDROUS MERCAPTOPURINE vs MESALAMINE MERCAPTOPURINE vs MESNA MERCAPTOPURINE vs METAMIZOLE

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