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Azathioprine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Azathioprine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Azathioprine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Azathioprine safe for pregnant women?
Azathioprine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Azathioprine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Azathioprine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Azathioprine on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Azathioprine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Azathioprine on the Liver?
Azathioprine may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Azathioprine on the Heart?
Azathioprine can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Azathioprine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azathioprine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azathioprine habit forming or addictive?
Azathioprine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azathioprine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Azathioprine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azathioprine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azathioprine
There is no information on the effects of taking Azathioprine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azathioprine
Taking alcohol with Azathioprine can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imuran® (azathioprine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 206-208
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211,685,863
