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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Infection? 4,152 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 4,152 reports of Infection have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 10.3% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

4,152
Reports of Infection with SULFASALAZINE
10.3%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
1,117
Deaths
2,113
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 4,152 reports, 1,117 (26.9%) resulted in death, 2,113 (50.9%) required hospitalization, and 1,236 (29.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection 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 Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

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

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