Azathioprine
Information about Azathioprine
Azathioprine uses
Azathioprine is used in organ transplantation and rheumatoid arthritis.
How azathioprine works
Azathioprine suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Common side effects of azathioprine
Nausea, Fungal infection, Bacterial infection, Viral infection, Decreased white blood cell count, Reduced blood platelets.
Available Medicine for Azathioprine
Expert advice for Azathioprine
- Azathioprine can cause birth defects so avoid pregnancy while using it or consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- While taking Azathioprine, your body is more prone to infections; so be sure to wash your hands often and keep distance from with people who are sick.
- Avoid excessive exposure to sun and wear a sunscreen, sunglasses and appropriate clothing wile going out in the sun.
- Do not start or continue azathioprine and consult your doctor:if you are allergic to azathioprine.
Frequently asked questions for Azathioprine
Azathioprine
Q. Is azathioprine / Imuran safe?
Azathioprine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is azathioprine a biologic or chemotherapy or steroid or corticosteroid or blood thinner or enema?
No. Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant, which suppresses your immune or defence system
Q. Can I take azathioprine with Pentasa or antibiotics or vitamins?
No. All of these drugs interact with azathioprine. Avoid the concomitant use of this drug along with azathioprine. Please consult your doctor before taking all these drugs with Azathioprine