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Does MERCAPTOPURINE Cause Infection? 139 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 139 reports of Infection have been filed in association with MERCAPTOPURINE (Mercaptopurine). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for MERCAPTOPURINE.

139
Reports of Infection with MERCAPTOPURINE
1.2%
of all MERCAPTOPURINE reports
52
Deaths
78
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From MERCAPTOPURINE?

Of the 139 reports, 52 (37.4%) resulted in death, 78 (56.1%) required hospitalization, and 22 (15.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection 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 Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which MERCAPTOPURINE Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

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

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