Mercaptopurine and Granuloma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Granuloma is reported as a side effect among people who take Mercaptopurine (mercaptopurine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Remicade, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Granuloma when taking Mercaptopurine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,744 people who have side effects when taking Mercaptopurine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mercaptopurine?

Mercaptopurine has active ingredients of mercaptopurine. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 23,013 Mercaptopurine users. Check the latest studies of Mercaptopurine.

What is Granuloma?

Granuloma (a small area of inflammation due to tissue injury) is found to be associated with 586 drugs and 578 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Granuloma.

On Jul, 17, 2026

22,744 people reported to have side effects when taking Mercaptopurine.
Among them, 13 people (0.06%) have Granuloma.

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Granuloma when taking Mercaptopurine? *

female: 30.77 %
male: 69.23 %

What is the age of people who have Granuloma when taking Mercaptopurine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mercaptopurine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Granuloma? *

Fever: 4 people, 30.77%
Tumor: 3 people, 23.08%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 3 people, 23.08%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 2 people, 15.38%
Large Intestinal Ulcer: 2 people, 15.38%
Chills (felling of cold): 2 people, 15.38%
Constipation: 2 people, 15.38%
Cough: 2 people, 15.38%
Gastrointestinal Mucosal Disorder (disorder of gastrointestinal lining mucous membranes): 2 people, 15.38%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 3 people, 23.08%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 7.69%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Granuloma:

Granuloma (586 drugs)

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Granuloma (578 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mercaptopurine (the active ingredients of Mercaptopurine) and Mercaptopurine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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