Azithioprine Benefits & Uses

Azithioprine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azithioprine 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

Azithioprine Related Warnings

Is the use of Azithioprine safe for pregnant women?

Azithioprine 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 Azithioprine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Azithioprine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Azithioprine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Azithioprine on the Kidneys?

Azithioprine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Azithioprine on the Liver?

Azithioprine can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe
What is the effect of Azithioprine on the Heart?

Use of Azithioprine may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Azithioprine with Other Drugs

Azithioprine 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

Azithioprine Contraindications

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

Allergy
Aplastic Anemia
Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Azithioprine

Is this Azithioprine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Azithioprine has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Azithioprine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Azithioprine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Azithioprine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azithioprine

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithioprine

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

Severe