Research Article

Sustained Clinical Efficacy and Mucosal Healing of Thiopurine Maintenance Treatment in Ulcerative Colitis: A Real-Life Study

Table 3

Adverse events related to thiopurine exposure.

Type of event (%)

Nausea and vomiting13 (29)
Leukopenia13 (29)
Elevation of transaminases6 (13)
Elevation of pancreatic enzymes3 (6)
Acute pancreatitis2 (4)
Myalgia1 (2)
Alopecia1 (2)
Infections14 (31)
Serious infections3 (6)
Malignancy2 (4)