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How do you handle azathioprine?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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What is the dosage for azathioprine?

Azathioprine is taken once a day in tablet form


What is an azathioprine?

An azathioprine is an immunosuppressant used in organ transplant and autoimmune diseases to prevent rejection.


How is azathioprine taken?

Azathioprine, which needs to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset, is frequently combined with cyclosporine, prednisone, or tacrolimus.


What is azathioprine also called?

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Can azathioprine cause cholestasis?

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What is the generic name for imuran?

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What will happen if you stop taking azathioprine?

It depends why you're on azathioprine and if you're also on any other drugs that have a similar effect. For example, if you're on azathioprine to prevent organ rejection following a transplant, you may lose the graft if you stop taking azathioprine. On the other hand, if you're also on another immunosuppressive such as cyclosporin or tacrolimus, and stop taking azathioprine, you're unlikely to notice an immediate difference, although in the long run you may find that your graft function declines quicker than expected. You should always consult your doctor before stopping (or starting) any medication.


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What can be used for maintenance of remission in patients with corticosteroid-dependent uc?

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Is azathioprine an NSAID?

No. It is a purine-analogue immunosuppresive drug. (Far stronger than a NSAID).


What are common immunosuppressant drugs given to liver transplant patients?

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