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azathioprine and Arthritis, Degenerative

azathioprine has been researched along with Arthritis, Degenerative 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

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Spencer-Green, G1
Aichroth, P1
Branfoot, AC1
Huskisson, EC1
Loughridge, LW1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Arthritis, Degenerative

ArticleYear
Drug treatment of arthritis. Update on conventional and less conventional methods.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1993, May-15, Volume: 93, Issue:7

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Aurothioglu

1993

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Arthritis, Degenerative

ArticleYear
Destructive joint changes following kidney transplantation. Report of a case.
    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume, 1971, Volume: 53, Issue:3

    Topics: Arthrodesis; Azathioprine; Humans; Kidney Transplantation; Knee; Knee Joint; Male; Middle Aged; Necr

1971