Azathioprine
Azathioprine Products are primarily used for
About Azathioprine Products
Uses of Azathioprine Products
Azathioprine is used in prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients and rheumatoid arthritis.
Azathioprine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Azathioprine are Nausea, Infection, Low blood platelets, Vomiting, Bone marrow suppression.
How Azathioprine Products work
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Patient Concerns about Azathioprine Products
Frequently asked questions about Azathioprine Products
Frequently asked questions about Azathioprine
Q. What is Azathioprine 50mg Tablet prescribed for? How does it work?
Azathioprine 50mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts by suppressing the immune defense system of the body. Your immune defense system helps to protect you against infections. However, sometimes your immune defense system can become overactive and can cause illness. Azathioprine 50mg Tablet is used in combination with other medicines to treat the conditions caused due to this abnormal activity of the immune system. It is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, like the kidney, heart or liver. It is also used to treat chronic active hepatitis, severe rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia. It is also used to treat severe cases of specified skin diseases (pemphigus vulgaris, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, pyoderma gangrenosa), especially when corticosteroids cannot be used.
Q. How long does Azathioprine 50mg Tablet take to start working?
It may take about 3 to 12 weeks before you see any benefits. Continue the medication even if you do not notice any benefits. Talk to your doctor if you face any issues.
Q. What happens if I forget to take Azathioprine 50mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Azathioprine 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose. inform your doctor if the dose is frequently missed.
Q. How long do I need to take Azathioprine 50mg Tablet?
The duration varies from person to person as it is prescribed depending upon the patient’s medical condition.
Q. Is breastfeeding safe during Azathioprine 50mg Tablet treatment?
No, breastfeeding should be avoided, while on Azathioprine 50mg Tablet, since it may harm the baby and cause serious side effects.
Q. I have just started taking Azathioprine 50mg Tablet. What are the long-term side effects? Is there anything I should be looking out for?
Being an immunosuppressant, Azathioprine 50mg Tablet can increase the chances of severe infections, decrease in blood cell counts, and malignancy. You should inform your doctor immediately if you notice any infection or fever, unexpected bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools or blood in the urine or stools. Let your doctor know if you notice any new skin sore or lump, new marks on skin or any change in the marks which were previously present.
Q. Do I need any special tests while I am on Azathioprine 50mg Tablet?
Azathioprine 50mg Tablet reduces the production of blood cells making you more vulnerable to infections and can sometimes affect the liver. These side effects can be monitored by regular blood tests. Therefore, during the first 8 weeks of the treatment your doctor may recommend weekly blood tests to monitor complete blood counts, including platelet counts. The frequency can later be reduced to monthly or at least once in 3 months time.
Q. Can Azathioprine 50mg Tablet cause cancer?
Azathioprine 50mg Tablet may increase the chance of developing certain cancers like skin cancer, cancer of the lymph system (lymphoma), cancer of soft tissues (sarcomas), and cervical cancer. To prevent the risk of skin cancer, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your skin or any lumps or masses anywhere on your body.
Q. Can cyclosporine and Azathioprine 50mg Tablet be taken together?
Yes, you can take cyclosporine and Azathioprine 50mg Tablet together as they do not interfere with each other’s working. However, you must take the two medicines strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Products for Azathioprine
Azathioprine 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
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₹104.27
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