Azathioprine Benefits & Uses

Azathioprine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azathioprine Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azathioprine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azathioprine is used -

Severe

Neck and Throat Pain
Throat Irritation
Loss of appetite
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Joint pain
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Moderate

Infection

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Common

Chest Pain
Bloody Urine
Cough

Azathioprine Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
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.

Moderate
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.

Severe
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.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Azathioprine with Other Drugs

Azathioprine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Captopril

Enalapril

Rotavirus Vaccine (Live Attenuated)

Allopurinol

Benazepril

Leflunomide

Mycophenolate Mofetil

Vigabatrin

Moderate

Warfarin

Trimethoprim

Sulfasalazine

Rofecoxib

Azathioprine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azathioprine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Azathioprine

Is this Azathioprine habit forming or addictive?

Azathioprine does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azathioprine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Azathioprine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Azathioprine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Azathioprine

Taking alcohol with Azathioprine can be dangerous.

Severe