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azathioprine and Airway Obstruction

azathioprine has been researched along with Airway Obstruction in 3 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.

Airway Obstruction: Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the lungs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The diagnosis of cicatricial pemphigoid requires characteristic lesions and histopathologic evidence of immunoglobulin deposition along the basement membrane, as well as a high index of suspicion."1.29Management of airway obstruction in cicatricial pemphigoid. ( Goodman, ML; Lazor, JB; Mackool, BT; Montgomery, WW; Varvares, MA, 1996)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lazor, JB1
Varvares, MA1
Montgomery, WW1
Goodman, ML1
Mackool, BT1
Jungling, AS1
Shangraw, RE1
Rubin, R1
Niemetz, J1
Estren, S1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Airway Obstruction

ArticleYear
Management of airway obstruction in cicatricial pemphigoid.
    The Laryngoscope, 1996, Volume: 106, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Airway Obstruction; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Diagnosis, Diffe

1996
Massive airway edema after azathioprine.
    Anesthesiology, 2000, Volume: 92, Issue:3

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Anesthesia; Azathioprine; Blood Pressure; Edema; Female; Graft Rejection; Humans

2000
Use of animal AHG concentrates (factor VIII) in the treatment of life-threatening hemorrhage in patients with factor VIII antibodies.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1975, Jan-20, Volume: 240

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Animals; Antibodies; Anticoagulants; Azathioprine; Blood Transfusion; Cattle; Cy

1975