Azathioprine

Common brands: Imuran, Azasan, Prednisone, Prednisone Delayed Release, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 10 Mg

Top reporter: Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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86,135
Total Reports
33,924
Serious Reports
8,427
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.78%)

Patient Demographics

Male
28,120
Female
46,117

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Azathioprine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 13,083
10.0%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 12,819
9.8%
3 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 6,458
4.9%
4 ARTHRALGIA 5,789
4.4%
5 DIARRHOEA 5,382
4.1%
6 NAUSEA 5,140
3.9%
7 FATIGUE 5,046
3.9%
8 HEADACHE 4,332
3.3%
9 CROHN^S DISEASE 4,272
3.3%
10 PAIN 4,157
3.2%
11 PYREXIA 4,003
3.1%
12 PNEUMONIA 3,847
2.9%
13 ABDOMINAL PAIN 3,780
2.9%
14 DYSPNOEA 3,696
2.8%
15 MALAISE 3,660
2.8%
16 DRUG INTOLERANCE 3,629
2.8%
17 VOMITING 3,573
2.7%
18 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 3,509
2.7%
19 RASH 3,404
2.6%
20 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,332
2.5%
21 INTENTIONAL PRODUCT USE ISSUE 3,211
2.5%
22 TREATMENT FAILURE 3,081
2.4%
23 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 2,985
2.3%
24 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 2,873
2.2%
25 WEIGHT INCREASED 2,835
2.2%
26 JOINT SWELLING 2,665
2.0%
27 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 2,652
2.0%
28 ASTHENIA 2,617
2.0%
29 HYPERTENSION 2,604
2.0%
30 DIZZINESS 2,597
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.