Azathioprine oral
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Stability Warning Long-term immunosuppression with azathioprine
Azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran) is an immunosuppressive antimetabolite that lowers the
Azathioprine is an antimetabolite thiopurine analogue drug that interferes with DNA
Azathioprine is well absorbed following oral administration
[1] [2] Description and Brand Names
Drug Name Generic Name: azathioprine Brand Name: Azasan, Imuran Classification: Immunosuppressant Pregnancy Category D Dosage & Route PO Rheumatoid arthritis Initial: 1 mg/kg/day for 6-8 wk
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Azathioprine is an antimetabolite thiopurine analogue drug that interferes with DNA synthesis and suppresses the immune system response
Drug Interactions: Use with Allopurinol: One of the pathways for inactivation of azathioprine is inhibited by allopurinol
Azathioprine and mercaptopurine are moderately bound to serum proteins (30%) and are partially dialyzable
Allergy to class/drug; pregnancy (RA use) caution if renal impairment; caution if prior alkylating agents; "A Comparison of Oral Methylprednisolone Plus Azathioprine or Mycophenolate Mofetil for the Treatment of Pemphigus," Arch Dermatol, 2006, 142(11):1447-54
Dose interruption and discontinuation Generic Name: azathioprine sodium
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Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6
Azathioprine is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or Azathioprine and other drugs are used much less frequently
• Adjust the dose of azathioprine prescribed as advised by the specialist and communicate any changes made to the patient
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•fever, chills, or any other sign of infection
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What Is Azathioprine? Azathioprine is a drug that has been FDA (food and drug administration) approved for the management of active rheumatoid arthritis
It belongs to the group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents