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Does SULFASALAZINE Cause Respiratory failure? 78 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 78 reports of Respiratory failure have been filed in association with SULFASALAZINE (Azulfidine EN-tabs). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for SULFASALAZINE.

78
Reports of Respiratory failure with SULFASALAZINE
0.2%
of all SULFASALAZINE reports
30
Deaths
47
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory failure From SULFASALAZINE?

Of the 78 reports, 30 (38.5%) resulted in death, 47 (60.3%) required hospitalization, and 26 (33.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory failure Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SULFASALAZINE. However, 78 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 Respiratory failure?

PREDNISONE (2,299) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (2,096) RITUXIMAB (1,838) TACROLIMUS (1,758) METHOTREXATE (1,685) DEXAMETHASONE (1,603) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (1,469) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (1,442) PREDNISOLONE (1,346) VINCRISTINE (1,120)

Which SULFASALAZINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory failure Risk?

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

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