Azathioprine
Indications
- Severe acute Crohn's disease, Maintenance of remission of Crohn's disease, Maintenance of remission of acute ulcerative colitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other disease-modifying drugs, Severe systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue disorders, Polymyositis in cases of corticosteroid resistance
- Autoimmune conditions
- Suppression of transplant rejection
- Severe refractory eczema, normal or high TPMT activity
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Drug Interactions
26 drug interactions identified for Azathioprine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Reduce dose in elderly; reduced thiopurine methyltransferase activity...
Side Effects
General side-effects: Common or very common Bone marrow depression (dose-related); increased risk of infection; leucopenia; pancreatitis; thrombocytopenia Uncommon Anaemia; hepatic disorders; hypersen...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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