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MERCAPTOPURINE vs MESALAMINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MERCAPTOPURINE vs MESALAMINE: Safety Overview

Metric MERCAPTOPURINE MESALAMINE
Total FAERS Reports 11,490 19,475
Deaths Reported 1,468 1,744
Death Rate 12.8% 9.0%
Hospitalizations 5,925 6,015
Average Patient Age 21.5 yrs 49.8 yrs
% Female Patients 43.8% 46.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 14, 2025
Manufacturer Florida Pharmaceutical Products, LLC Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription