Medications Associated With Pancreatitis

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DRUGS ASSOCIATED WITH PANCREATITIS

DEFINITE ASSOCIATION

Anti-Convulsants (divalproex Sodium / Depakote)

Anti-Infectives (pentamidine / NebuPent)

Anti-Lipemics (simvastatin / Zocor)

Anti-Neoplastics (asparaginase, bexarotene, 6-mercaptopurine)

Anti-Virals (dideoxyinosine / Videx)

Corticosteroids (dexamethazone, hydrocortisone, prednisone)

Diuretics (furosemide / Lasix)

Diuretics (thiazide / Diuril, Enduron)

Hormones (estrogens)

Immunosupresants (azathioprine / Imuran)

GI Tract Drugs (sulfonamides / Urobak, Azulfidine)

PROBABLE ASSOCIATION

Analgesic: (acetaminophen /Tylenol, salicylates /Aspirin)

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors:(Capoten, Vasotec)

Anti-Hypertensive:(methyldopa / Aldomet)

Anti-Infective (metronidazole, tetracyclines, erythromycins, nitrofurantoin)

Anti-Leprotic: (dapsone)

Anti-Ulcer: cimetidine / Tagamet

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

GI Tract Drugs: (sulfasalazine / Azulfidine)

Karyn E. , RN

Executive Director, PAI

http://www.pancassociation.org

Pancreatitis Association International