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Azathioprine (Imuran) Summary

Description: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)

Also Known As: Imuran; Azathioprine Sodium Salt; Azathioprine Sulfate; Azothioprine; Immuran Show All >>

Networked: 4423 relevant articles (590 outcomes, 468 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Azathioprine is Relevant

  1. Crohn Disease (Crohn's Disease) : 129 outcomes 81 studies in 593 results
  2. Ulcerative Colitis : 64 outcomes 29 studies in 243 results
  3. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) : 53 outcomes 25 studies in 368 results
  4. Autoimmune Hepatitis : 31 outcomes 3 studies in 119 results
  5. Vasculitis (Vasculitides) : 19 outcomes 8 studies in 55 results
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Drugs Related to Azathioprine

  1. 6-Mercaptopurine (Mercaptopurine)
  2. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
  4. Prednisone (Sone)
  5. Methotrexate (Mexate)
  6. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)
  7. Prednisolone (Predate)
  8. Steroids
  9. infliximab (Remicade)
  10. mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept)
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Therapies Related to Azathioprine

  1. Plasmapheresis
  2. Remission Induction
  3. Kidney Transplantation
  4. Plasma Exchange
  5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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