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GlossaryAzathioprine

immunosuppressive drug used to treat autoimmune diseases and alopecia

Azathioprine, also known by brand names such as Imuran, is an immunosuppressive medication commonly used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of alopecia. It works by inhibiting the proliferation of immune cells, thereby reducing the immune system's activity and preventing it from attacking the body's own tissues.

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research Sequential Therapy for Diffuse Proliferative and Membranous Lupus Nephritis: Cyclophosphamide and Prednisolone Followed by Azathioprine and Prednisolone

80 citations , January 1995 in “The Nephron journals/Nephron journals”

The treatment was effective for lupus nephritis with manageable side effects.

research Efficacy and Tolerability of Azathioprine for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

54 citations , May 2019 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders”

Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.

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42 citations , January 1998 in “BioDrugs”

Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.

research Ovarian Function After Renal Transplantation: Comparison of Cyclosporin A With Azathioprine and Prednisone Combination Regimens

21 citations , August 1984 in “BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology”

Ovarian function was similar in both treatment groups, but both caused excessive hair growth.

research Adverse Events Associated with Azathioprine Treatment in Korean Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

16 citations , January 2013 in “Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition”

Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.

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