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azathioprine and Bipolar Disorder

azathioprine has been researched along with Bipolar Disorder 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.

Bipolar Disorder: A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence.

Research

Studies (3)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Molloy, A1
Cassidy, E1
Ryan, A1
O' Toole, O1
Kapfhammer, HP1
Heigl, F1
Singer, L1
Imbs, JL1
Singer, P1
Danion, JM1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
VGKC positive autoimmune encephalopathy mimicking dementia.
    BMJ case reports, 2011, Dec-01, Volume: 2011

    Topics: Antibodies; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Bipolar Disorder; Brain Diseases; Dementia; Diagnosis

2011
[Bipolar affective disorder and neuropsychiatric complications in a chronic course of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. A case report].
    Der Nervenarzt, 1993, Volume: 64, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Bipolar Disorder; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Neurocognitive Dis

1993
[Favorable course of a nephrotic syndrome despite the continuation of lithium therapy].
    Annales medico-psychologiques, 1979, Volume: 137, Issue:6-7

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Bipolar Disorder; Humans; Lithium; Male; Middle Aged; Nephrotic Syndrome; Rat

1979