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azathioprine and Cancer of Cecum

azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of Cecum 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
"Azathioprine treatment had to be stopped in 23 patients because of ineffectiveness in nine and adverse effects in 14."5.26Compliance and long-term effect of azathioprine in 65 rheumatoid arthritis cases. ( Dequeker, J; van Wanghe, P, 1982)
"Azathioprine treatment had to be stopped in 23 patients because of ineffectiveness in nine and adverse effects in 14."1.26Compliance and long-term effect of azathioprine in 65 rheumatoid arthritis cases. ( Dequeker, J; van Wanghe, P, 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
van Wanghe, P1
Dequeker, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Cancer of Cecum

ArticleYear
Compliance and long-term effect of azathioprine in 65 rheumatoid arthritis cases.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 1982, Volume: 41 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Cecal Neoplasms; Drug Tol

1982