Imuran Benefits & Uses

Imuran is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Imuran 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

Imuran Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Imuran 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

Imuran Related Warnings

Is the use of Imuran safe for pregnant women?

Imuran should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Imuran safe during breastfeeding?

Imuran may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Imuran on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Imuran. 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 Imuran on the Liver?

There may be severe side effects of Imuran on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Imuran on the Heart?

Effects of Imuran on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Imuran with Other Drugs

Imuran 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

Imuran Contraindications

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

Allergy
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Imuran

Is this Imuran habit forming or addictive?

Imuran is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Imuran will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Imuran only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Imuran Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imuran

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Imuran, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Imuran

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Imuran as it can have severe side effects.

Severe