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Does MERCAPTOPURINE Cause Lymphopenia? 85 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 85 reports of Lymphopenia have been filed in association with MERCAPTOPURINE (Mercaptopurine). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for MERCAPTOPURINE.

85
Reports of Lymphopenia with MERCAPTOPURINE
0.7%
of all MERCAPTOPURINE reports
51
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lymphopenia From MERCAPTOPURINE?

Of the 85 reports, 51 (60.0%) resulted in death, 28 (32.9%) required hospitalization, and 4 (4.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lymphopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Lymphopenia 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 Lymphopenia?

FINGOLIMOD (1,515) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (952) RITUXIMAB (932) DEXAMETHASONE (814) PREDNISONE (788) DIMETHYL (598) METHOTREXATE (549) PREDNISOLONE (465) TACROLIMUS (456) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (453)

Which MERCAPTOPURINE Alternatives Have Lower Lymphopenia Risk?

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

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