Unveiling the risk: A comprehensive analysis of drug-induced aphthous ulcers using real-world data from FAERS - PubMed
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- Study analyzes drug-induced aphthous ulcers using FAERS data (2015-2024).
- 426 medications linked to aphthous ulcers; 26 identified as high-risk.
- Top 5 risk drugs: infliximab, methotrexate, everolimus, secukinumab, palbociclib.
- Age, sex, and comorbidities are independent influencing factors.
- Most implicated drugs cause early-onset ulcers.
- Highlights need for prevention-focused strategies and clinician awareness.