AZATHIOPRINE

Overview

AZATHIOPRINE is a Schedule H drug.
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?

AZATHIOPRINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

  • 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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with AZATHIOPRINE as Ingredient

ARETHA 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZAP 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZAWAN 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZIMUNE 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZITHIOPRINE 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZOFIT 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
AZOPRINE 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
AZORAN 25MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 25 MG
AZORAN 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
AZR 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
IMOPRINE 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
IMURAN 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
IMUZA 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
THIOPRESS 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG
TRANSIMUNE 50MG TABAZATHIOPRINE 50.0 MG