Medicines That Can Cause Pancreatitis
Topic Overview
In rare cases, medicines may cause inflammation of the pancreas
(pancreatitis). These include:
- Some antibiotics (such as metronidazole,
tetracycline, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, and
nitrofurantoin).
- Some medicines that suppress the
immune system (such as 6-mercaptopurine and
azathioprine).
- Some medicines used to treat high blood pressure
(such as ACE inhibitors).
- 5-aminosalicylic acid (used to treat
inflammatory bowel disease).
- Some
diuretics.
-
Corticosteroids
.
-
Estrogen
.
- Some medicines used to treat diabetes (such as exenatide and sitagliptan).
- Valproate (used to treat seizure
disorders).
- Certain
general anesthetics.
- Antidepressants, such
as venlafaxine (Effexor).
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology |
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Last Revised
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May 25, 2011 |
Last Revised:
May 25, 2011