Imulite
by Crystolite
Active ingredient: Azathioprine
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- Tab · 50 mg · 100's (086258)
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About Azathioprine
Immunomodulator
Uses
Transplantations; certain auto-immune diseases.
How to take it
Adults: Transplantation: Initially 5 mg/kg, then 1-4 mg/kg daily in divided doses for 3 mth. Chronic active hepatitis: 1-1.5 mg/kg daily. Other indications: 2-2.5 mg/kg daily. Children: Same as adults.
Side effects
Myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity, Gl distress, rashes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Contraindications: Biliary stasis; toxic hepatitis. Precautions: Monitor for toxic effects, especially blood counts. Infection. Impaired renal function. Undue sun exposure.
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Interactions with Azathioprine
Allopurinol, cytostatics, muscle relaxants.
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