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azathioprine and Acquired Neuromyotonia

azathioprine has been researched along with Acquired Neuromyotonia in 2 studies

Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often produce autoantibodies against a large number of antigens."1.33Isaacs' syndrome (autoimmune neuromyotonia) in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. ( Taylor, PW, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Taylor, PW1
van den Berg, JS1
van Engelen, BG1
Boerman, RH1
de Baets, MH1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Acquired Neuromyotonia

ArticleYear
Isaacs' syndrome (autoimmune neuromyotonia) in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
    The Journal of rheumatology, 2005, Volume: 32, Issue:4

    Topics: Amines; Anticonvulsants; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Clonazepam; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug

2005
Acquired neuromyotonia: superiority of plasma exchange over high-dose intravenous human immunoglobulin.
    Journal of neurology, 1999, Volume: 246, Issue:7

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Humans; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; Immunosuppressive Agen

1999