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azathioprine and Branch Vein Occlusion

azathioprine has been researched along with Branch Vein Occlusion 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To describe a case of severe central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in a young patient, in whom intensive immunosuppressive therapy improved the clinical outcome."1.31Intensive immunosuppression treatment for central retinal vein occlusion in a young adult: a case report. ( Forrester, JV; Greiner, K; Willermain, F, 2002)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Willermain, F1
Greiner, K1
Forrester, JV1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Branch Vein Occlusion

ArticleYear
Intensive immunosuppression treatment for central retinal vein occlusion in a young adult: a case report.
    Ocular immunology and inflammation, 2002, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alemtuzumab; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antibodies, Neoplasm;

2002