Review
Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2009; 15(12): 1420-1426
Published online Mar 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.1420
Table 1 Adverse effects of mesalamine and thiopurines in a cohort of IBD patients[18]
EventNumberPercentage (%)
Mesalamine (n = 44)
Pulmonary dysfunction36.8
Pancreatitis12.2
Hemolytic anemia12.2
Intolerance to local drug vehicle12.2
Platelet reduction12.2
Diarrhea12.2
Total817.8
Thiopurines (n = 57)
Leukopenia1017.5
Hepatic damage58.77
Infection47.0
Pancreatitis47.0
Idiosyncracy23.50
Nausea11.75
Malignancy11.75
Total2747