Tag: Pancreatitis risk

Drug-induced pancreatitis is a relatively rare condition, accounting for only 0.1-2% of all acute pancreatitis cases. While tramadol is not considered a high-risk drug for this condition, it is a valid medical question to ask: Can tramadol cause pancreatitis?.

Drug-induced pancreatitis (DIP) is a recognized cause of acute pancreatitis, accounting for approximately 0.1% to 2% of all cases [1.2.2]. The critical question for both clinicians and patients is, **which drug is most likely to cause pancreatitis?**