AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB

Overview

AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB is composed of: AZATHIOPRINE (50.0 MG)

Azathioprine lowers your body’s immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.Azathioprine is used to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted kidney. It is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body’s own defense system (the 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.

Usage

AZATHIOPRINE is generally used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis
AZATHIOPRINE can address symptoms like: Joint Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB and its Constituents

• Your doctor has prescribed Azathioprine to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
• Azathioprine also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
• You may have to take additional medications along with Azathioprine for better relief of symptoms. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
•  Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness.
• Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Take azathioprine with food to lessen stomach upset.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AZATHIOPRINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

AZATHIOPRINE : Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Diarrhoea, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

AZATHIOPRINE : Vomiting, Joint Pain, Mouth Ulcer, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chest Pain, Cough, Fever, Lower Back Pain, Chills, Pain With Urination, Shortness Of Breath, Throat Soreness, Weakness (generalized)

Rare Side-Effects

AZATHIOPRINE : Joint Pain, Abdomen Pain, Change In Stools, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Loss Of Appetite, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Head Headache, Decreased Appetite, Body Itching, Feet Swelling, Body Discomfort, Body Discoloration

Disease Interactions

AZATHIOPRINE can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

AZATHIOPRINE is categorized as:

• ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
• OTHER IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARETHA 50MG TAB	INR 87.01 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZAP 50MG TAB	INR 75 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZAWAN 50MG TAB	INR 85.5 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZIMUNE 50MG TAB	INR 79.8 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TAB	INR 58.5 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZOFIT 50MG TAB	INR 95.69 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
AZOPRINE 50MG TAB	INR 79 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZORAN 50MG TAB	INR 94.7 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
AZR 50MG TAB	INR 95.28 for 10 UNITS	AZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
IMOPRINE 50MG TAB	INR 90 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
IMURAN 50MG TAB	INR 448.5 for 25 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
IMUZA 50MG TAB	INR 106.63 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
THIOPRESS 50MG TAB	INR 90.3 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
TRANSIMUNE 50MG TAB	INR 67.26 for 10 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AZATHIOPRINE		AZATHIOPRINE
AZORAN 25MG TAB	INR 171 for 25 TABLETS	AZATHIOPRINE 25 MG