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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Pleural effusion? 205 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 205 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

205
Reports of Pleural effusion with SULFASALAZINE
0.5%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
9
Deaths
193
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 205 reports, 9 (4.4%) resulted in death, 193 (94.1%) required hospitalization, and 70 (34.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFASALAZINE. However, 205 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 Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

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

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