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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Agranulocytosis? 82 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 82 reports of Agranulocytosis have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

82
Reports of Agranulocytosis with SULFASALAZINE
0.2%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
0
Deaths
66
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Agranulocytosis From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 82 reports, 66 (80.5%) required hospitalization, and 18 (22.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Agranulocytosis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does SULFASALAZINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (22,365) Rheumatoid arthritis (15,136) Drug intolerance (11,530) Pain (11,309) Fatigue (9,684) Joint swelling (9,673) Rash (8,739) Contraindicated product administered (8,698) Arthralgia (8,527) Abdominal discomfort (8,404)

What Other Drugs Cause Agranulocytosis?

CLOZAPINE (1,766) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,242) RITUXIMAB (1,154) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (797) PANTOPRAZOLE (599) METHOTREXATE (550) SODIUM (549) EPIRUBICIN (491) METAMIZOLE (438) DOCETAXEL (436)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Agranulocytosis Risk?

SULFASALAZINE vs SULFATHIAZOLE SULFASALAZINE vs SULFISOMIDINE SULFASALAZINE vs SULFUR SULFASALAZINE vs SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE SULFASALAZINE vs SULINDAC

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