AZASAN® (azathioprine) , an immunosuppressive antimetabolite, is available in tablet form for oral administration
Initial treatment effects warning: Azathioprine may lead to a serious reaction that can cause nausea and vomiting, as well as: diarrhea rash fever tiredness muscle
Common side effects of Imuran include: upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, hair loss, or skin rash
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Chronic Refractory Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Off-label) 1-2 mg/kg orally once daily to maximum daily dose of 150 mg for at least 3-6 months before typical response is
Thrombocytopenia (low number of platelets)—Use with caution
•fever, chills, or any other sign of infection
Azathioprine Tablets, USP 100 mg are capsule shaped, yellow to off white uncoated tablet, scored, debossed with "AZA" on left side of score line and "100" on right side of the score line, and plain on the other side
1 mg/kg/day IV/PO initially in single daily dose or divided q12hr; after 6-8 weeks, increase by 0
Azathioprine Description
A study of patients with rheumatologic diseases on a mean dose of azathioprine of over 100 mg per day found an increased incidence of squamous cell carcinoma, which rose with time on therapy and was higher in older patients
The maintenance dose is based on body weight
0 mg/kg (50 to 100 mg) given as a single dose or on a twice daily schedule
2 to 0
5 to 1 mg per pound of body weight given orally once a day
Wear protective clothing and hats, and stay out of direct sunlight between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds
May convert to oral dosing
Azathioprine can cause low blood counts and elevated liver function tests in addition to gastrointestinal side effects
5 mg per kilogram daily if needed
some blood disorders