azathioprine has been researched along with Alcoholic Hepatitis 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Treatment with prednisolone should be given for at least two years, with adjustment of dosage according to the serum levels of aspartate transaminase; maintenance does should be 8-12 mg a day." | 1.27 | Treatment of chronic active hepatitis and other liver diseases with corticosteroid agents. ( Mackay, IR, 1987) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Powell, LW | 1 |
| Tolman, KG | 1 |
| Magnenat, P | 1 |
| Mackay, IR | 1 |
1 review available for azathioprine and Alcoholic Hepatitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Treatment of inflammatory and metal storage diseases of the liver.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Bloodletting; Chelating Agents; Chronic Disease; Copper; Fema | 1979 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Alcoholic Hepatitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Immunosuppressive drugs in the treatment of liver diseases (author's transl)].
Topics: Aspartate Aminotransferases; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Hepatitis; Hepatitis, Alcoholic; Humans; | 1979 |
Treatment of chronic active hepatitis and other liver diseases with corticosteroid agents.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Hepatitis, Alcoholic; Hepatitis, Chronic | 1987 |