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Does MERCAPTOPURINE Cause Pancreatitis? 291 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 291 reports of Pancreatitis have been filed in association with MERCAPTOPURINE (Mercaptopurine). This represents 2.5% of all adverse event reports for MERCAPTOPURINE.

291
Reports of Pancreatitis with MERCAPTOPURINE
2.5%
of all MERCAPTOPURINE reports
11
Deaths
174
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pancreatitis From MERCAPTOPURINE?

Of the 291 reports, 11 (3.8%) resulted in death, 174 (59.8%) required hospitalization, and 27 (9.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pancreatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pancreatitis 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 Pancreatitis?

LIRAGLUTIDE (1,467) DULAGLUTIDE (1,440) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,374) ADALIMUMAB (1,359) METHOTREXATE (1,213) INFLIXIMAB (948) SITAGLIPTIN (922) TIRZEPATIDE (906) PREDNISONE (876) AZATHIOPRINE (794)

Which MERCAPTOPURINE Alternatives Have Lower Pancreatitis Risk?

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

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