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Azathioprine (Imuran)

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; Azathioprine Sodium Salt; Azathioprine Sulfate; Azothioprine; Immuran; Imurel; Sodium, Azathioprine; 1H-Purine, 6-((1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio)-
Networked: 6086 relevant articles (833 outcomes, 633 trials/studies)

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1. Sandborn, William J: 24 articles (07/2022 - 01/2002)
2. de Boer, Nanne K H: 19 articles (01/2022 - 04/2005)
3. Gisbert, Javier P: 19 articles (01/2019 - 06/2003)
4. Mulder, Chris J J: 16 articles (01/2022 - 01/2003)
5. Pagnoux, Christian: 16 articles (04/2020 - 09/2003)
6. Rutgeerts, Paul: 15 articles (08/2015 - 02/2002)
7. Choe, Yon Ho: 13 articles (11/2022 - 12/2010)
8. Peyrin-Biroulet, Laurent: 13 articles (07/2022 - 12/2008)
9. Guillevin, Loïc: 13 articles (03/2019 - 02/2008)
10. Reinisch, Walter: 12 articles (10/2021 - 10/2005)

Related Diseases

1. Crohn Disease (Crohn's Disease)
2. Ulcerative Colitis
3. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
4. Autoimmune Hepatitis
5. Vasculitis (Vasculitides)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Mercaptopurine (6 Mercaptopurine)
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
3. Steroids
4. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
5. Methotrexate (Mexate)
6. Prednisone (Sone)
7. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)
8. Prednisolone (Predate)
9. Mycophenolic Acid (Cellcept)
10. Infliximab (Remicade)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Remission Induction
3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4. Plasmapheresis
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)