Azap

by Shawan

Active ingredient: Azathioprine

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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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