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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Hypersensitivity? 6,091 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6,091 reports of Hypersensitivity have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 15.2% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

6,091
Reports of Hypersensitivity with SULFASALAZINE
15.2%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
1,460
Deaths
2,630
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypersensitivity From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 6,091 reports, 1,460 (24.0%) resulted in death, 2,630 (43.2%) required hospitalization, and 1,787 (29.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypersensitivity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypersensitivity 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 Hypersensitivity?

ETANERCEPT (10,846) ADALIMUMAB (10,641) METHOTREXATE (9,799) TOCILIZUMAB (9,076) ABATACEPT (8,945) INFLIXIMAB (8,519) RITUXIMAB (8,408) ADAPALENE (8,356) LEFLUNOMIDE (7,926) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,353)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Hypersensitivity Risk?

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

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