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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Pericardial effusion? 29 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 29 reports of Pericardial effusion have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

29
Reports of Pericardial effusion with SULFASALAZINE
0.1%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
0
Deaths
23
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pericardial effusion From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 29 reports, 23 (79.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (3.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pericardial effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFASALAZINE. However, 29 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Pericardial effusion?

TREPROSTINIL (584) IBRUTINIB (467) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (458) NIVOLUMAB (454) METHOTREXATE (412) MACITENTAN (407) DASATINIB (388) ADALIMUMAB (374) AMBRISENTAN (371) PEMBROLIZUMAB (362)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Pericardial effusion Risk?

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

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