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azathioprine and Action Tremor

azathioprine has been researched along with Action Tremor in 5 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
" Most clinics use intravenous steroids for treating relapses, although with different dosing regimens."1.30Current status of multiple sclerosis therapy in Germany: a national survey. ( Berenbeck, C; Buhmann, C; Emskotter, T; Hadji-Abdolrahim, B; Hauer, S; Heesen, C, 1999)
"The tremor was coarse, irregular, and unrelated to proprioception loss, muscle weakness, or fatigue; it appeared to represent disease activity or an early sign of a new relapse."1.27Tremor as a feature of chronic relapsing and dysgammaglobulinemic polyneuropathies. Incidence and management. ( Dalakas, MC; Engel, WK; Teräväinen, H, 1984)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fasoulas, K1
Kafalis, N1
Soufleris, K1
Karaahmet, F1
Akinci, H1
Ayte, R1
Hamamci, M1
Coskun, Y1
Yuksel, I1
Yerdelen, D1
Karatas, M1
Goksel, B1
Yildirim, T1
Dalakas, MC1
Teräväinen, H1
Engel, WK1
Heesen, C1
Hauer, S1
Hadji-Abdolrahim, B1
Berenbeck, C1
Buhmann, C1
Emskotter, T1

Other Studies

5 other studies available for azathioprine and Action Tremor

ArticleYear
Azathioprine-Induced Tremor: A Rare, Dose-Dependent Side Effect of Azathioprine in a Patient With Active Crohn Disease.
    Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2020, 06-18, Volume: 26, Issue:7

    Topics: Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Age

2020
Tremor as dose dependent side-effect of azathioprine in remission patient with ileal Crohn's disease.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2013, Volume: 7, Issue:9

    Topics: Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Age

2013
A patient with multiple sclerosis presenting with Holmes' tremor.
    European journal of neurology, 2008, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Brain Stem; Cerebellum; Clonazepam; Extremities; Female; GABA Modulators; Human

2008
Tremor as a feature of chronic relapsing and dysgammaglobulinemic polyneuropathies. Incidence and management.
    Archives of neurology, 1984, Volume: 41, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Dysgammaglobulinemia; Humans; Hypergammaglobulinem

1984
Current status of multiple sclerosis therapy in Germany: a national survey.
    European journal of neurology, 1999, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Azathioprine; Data Collection; Germany; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Im

1999