GenRx Azathioprine

Indication of GenRx Azathioprine:

Azathioprine is used for the following indications: Immunosuppression in: Severe rheumatoid arthritis.Systemic lupus erythematosus.Dermatomyositis and polymyositis.Autoimmune chronic active hepatitis.Pemphigus vulgaris.Polyarteritis nodosa.Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura.Prevention of organ transplant rejection.Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Behcets syndrome.

Action of GenRx Azathioprine:

Azathioprine suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammation.

Dose Advice of GenRx Azathioprine:

The hematologic response should be monitored to guide dosing. Bone marrow suppression will limit the dose that can be given.The initial recommended dose is 2-3 mg/kg once daily given either orally or intravenously.Maintenance dosing is 1-3 mg/kg or the minimum dose required to control the disease or prevent transplant rejection.Renal impairment: Dose reductions may be necessary.Hepatic impairment: Dose reductions may be necessary.

Schedule of GenRx Azathioprine:

S4

Common side effects of GenRx Azathioprine:

Increased susceptibility to viral, fungal and bacterial infections.Hair loss.Nausea and vomiting.Diarrhoea.Loss of apetite.Mouth ulceration.Inflammation of the Oesophagus.Skin rashes.Anaemia.

Uncommon side effects of GenRx Azathioprine:

Hepatitis.Severe anaemia. Pancreatitis.Allergic reactions such as: Fevers.Rigors.Muscle and joint aches.Rash.Cough.Shortness of breath.Low blood pressure.Abnormal liver function.Abnormal heart rhythm.Kidney dysfunction.Increased risk of skin cancers and certain other types of cancer.

Diseases treated by GenRx Azathioprine:

Crohns disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)  (Crohns Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)) Dermatomyositis

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