Overview

In certain cases, medicines may cause an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis). These include:

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

Many medicines can cause pancreatitis. The ones 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.