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Does MERCAPTOPURINE Cause Immunosuppression? 15 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 15 reports of Immunosuppression have been filed in association with MERCAPTOPURINE (Mercaptopurine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for MERCAPTOPURINE.

15
Reports of Immunosuppression with MERCAPTOPURINE
0.1%
of all MERCAPTOPURINE reports
1
Deaths
9
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Immunosuppression From MERCAPTOPURINE?

Of the 15 reports, 1 (6.7%) resulted in death, 9 (60.0%) required hospitalization, and 2 (13.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Immunosuppression Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Immunosuppression?

ADALIMUMAB (853) METHOTREXATE (676) ETANERCEPT (588) PREDNISONE (404) RITUXIMAB (394) PREDNISOLONE (363) TOFACITINIB (265) INFLIXIMAB (235) OCRELIZUMAB (224) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (202)

Which MERCAPTOPURINE Alternatives Have Lower Immunosuppression Risk?

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

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MERCAPTOPURINE Full Profile All Immunosuppression Reports All Drugs Causing Immunosuppression MERCAPTOPURINE Demographics