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Medicines asciminib hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

asciminib hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can it cause pancreatitis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Severe upper abdominal pain, especially if it spreads to the back, needs prompt assessment.

Sources for this answer

Scemblix 20 mg and 40 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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