Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Blood In Stool'(Melena)

Creator: Dr. M. Janani Priya
Keywords: Blood In Stool, Melena, Acetazolamide, Activated Charcoal, Anagrelide

Developed by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Reviewed by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Last Updated on Nov 16, 2023

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Blood In Stool' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

Please be aware that the drugs listed here are individual medications and may be part of a broader combination therapy. This information is meant to be a helpful resource but should not replace professional medical advice. If you're concerned about 'Blood In Stool', it's best to consult a healthcare professional.

In addition to 'Blood In Stool', other symptoms or signs might better match your side effect. We have listed these below for your convenience. If you find a symptom that more closely resembles your experience, you can use it to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

Drugs with the Side Effect - Blood In Stool

Cefadroxil

Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and rash

Find drugs that can cause other symptoms like 'Blood In Stool'

References

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions
https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/ui/search
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/

Last Updated on Nov 16, 2023