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azathioprine and Anorexia

azathioprine has been researched along with Anorexia in 1 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.

Anorexia: The lack or loss of APPETITE accompanied by an aversion to food and the inability to eat. It is the defining characteristic of the disorder ANOREXIA NERVOSA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A retrospective review of the literature has been carried out to determine laboratory abnormalities occurring in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with azathioprine, in order to establish a profile for this agent in the treatment of this disease."7.66Rheumatoid arthritis: treatment with azathioprine (IMURAN (R)). Clinical side-effects and laboratory abnormalities. ( Pelkey, J; Whisnant, JK, 1982)
"A retrospective review of the literature has been carried out to determine laboratory abnormalities occurring in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with azathioprine, in order to establish a profile for this agent in the treatment of this disease."3.66Rheumatoid arthritis: treatment with azathioprine (IMURAN (R)). Clinical side-effects and laboratory abnormalities. ( Pelkey, J; Whisnant, JK, 1982)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Whisnant, JK1
Pelkey, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Anorexia

ArticleYear
Rheumatoid arthritis: treatment with azathioprine (IMURAN (R)). Clinical side-effects and laboratory abnormalities.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 1982, Volume: 41 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anorexia; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Chemical and Drug

1982