Topic Overview

What kind of medication causes pancreatitis?

In certain cases, medicines may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). These include:

• Antibiotics.
• Medicines that suppress the immune system.
• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure.
• Aminosalicylates.
• Diuretics.
• Corticosteroids.
• Estrogen.
• Medicines used to treat diabetes.
• Valproate.
• General anesthetics.
• Antidepressants.

Many medicines can cause pancreatitis. The medicines listed here are just some examples. If you are diagnosed with pancreatitis, your doctor will want to know if you have started taking any new medicines.