azathioprine has been researched along with Cardiac Cancer 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Treatment with azathioprine and steroid was increased due to an initial rejection of the allograft." | 1.31 | [Extensive cardiac angiosarcoma in the course of immunosuppressive therapy after kidney transplant]. ( Bandello, A; Cavallini, L; Cotogni, A; Franco, G; Marchi, C; Rigatelli, G; Rugolotto, M; Visentin, E, 2000) |
| "Azathioprine was administered to 25 patients with severe, progressive polyarthritis in a mean dose of 1." | 1.26 | Azathioprine in the treatment of chronic polyarthritis: longterm results and adverse effects in 25 patients. ( Pinals, RS, 1976) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Rigatelli, G | 2 |
| Cotogni, A | 1 |
| Rugolotto, M | 1 |
| Franco, G | 1 |
| Visentin, E | 1 |
| Cavallini, L | 1 |
| Marchi, C | 1 |
| Bandello, A | 1 |
| Pinals, RS | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Cardiac Cancer
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Extensive cardiac angiosarcoma in the course of immunosuppressive therapy after kidney transplant].
Topics: Azathioprine; Fatal Outcome; Graft Rejection; Heart Neoplasms; Hemangiosarcoma; Humans; Immunocompro | 2000 |
Azathioprine in the treatment of chronic polyarthritis: longterm results and adverse effects in 25 patients.
Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Adult; Aged; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Breast Neoplasms; Carcinoma; Femal | 1976 |