AZATHIOPRINE (Imuran®) is an immunosuppressive agent. It can suppress or reduce the body's natural immunity, making it less able to fight infections and preventing the rejection of "foreign bodies". Azathioprine reduces unwanted immune responses and helps to prevent rejection in patients who receive organ transplants. The response of the immune system may contribute to arthritis, and azathioprine helps to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis
Azathioprine is an immunosuppresive agent. It is used to reduce unwanted immune responses and to help prevent rejection in patients who receive organ transplants. The response of the immune system may contribute to arthritis, and azathioprine helps to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
you are allergic to Azathioprine
you have recently had vaccinations
you have any infection
you are receiving intramuscular injections
you have cancer or are receivng cancer treatments (radiation)
you have liver or kidney disease
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's instrcutions
Follow the directions on the prescription label
Take your doses at regular intervals
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Visit your doctor regularly for checks on your progress
Azothioprine may cause blood problems. Avoid contacting people with a flu, cold, bronchitis or who has recently had oral polio vaccine.
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What are the side effects?
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
yellowing of eyes or skin
dark yellow or brown urine
unusual tiredness or weakness
black, tarry stools
unusual or sudden weight gain
diarrhea
unusual bruising or bleeding, red spots on the skin
fever, chills, sore throat
swelling of the feet or legs
lower back pain
stomach pain
joint pain
pain or difficulty passing urine
mouth sores
muscle pain
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
skin rash, itching
hair losss
nausea, vomiting
loss of appetite
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
