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azathioprine and Cardiovascular Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Cardiovascular Diseases in 28 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.

Cardiovascular Diseases: Pathological conditions involving the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM including the HEART; the BLOOD VESSELS; or the PERICARDIUM.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Our experience with azathioprine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis covers ten years, during which 91 rheumatoid patients (66 female and 25 male) received this drug, with a median treatment period of 36 months."7.66Side-effects of azathioprine treatment in rheumatoid arthritis: analysis of 10 years of experience. ( Boerbooms, AM; Kruijsen, MW; Speerstra, F; van Beusekom, HJ; van de Putte, LB; Vandenbroucke, JP, 1982)
" In addition, the long-term results of the ALMS study have demonstrated that mycophenolate mofetil is superior to azathioprine in maintaining the remission in patients with severe lupus nephritis."3.78[Allergo-immunology. Clinical immunology]. ( Chizzolini, C, 2012)
"Our experience with azathioprine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis covers ten years, during which 91 rheumatoid patients (66 female and 25 male) received this drug, with a median treatment period of 36 months."3.66Side-effects of azathioprine treatment in rheumatoid arthritis: analysis of 10 years of experience. ( Boerbooms, AM; Kruijsen, MW; Speerstra, F; van Beusekom, HJ; van de Putte, LB; Vandenbroucke, JP, 1982)
"Everolimus is a potent immunosuppressive agent that has anti-proliferative activity."2.72Long-term cardiovascular risk in transplantation--insights from the use of everolimus in heart transplantation. ( Eisen, H, 2006)
" These studies provide a compelling case for a re-evaluation of the long-term use of glucocorticoids in SLE, focusing on minimizing glucocorticoid exposure as part of the strategy to improve long-term outcomes."2.55It hasn't gone away: the problem of glucocorticoid use in lupus remains. ( Apostolopoulos, D; Morand, EF, 2017)

Research

Studies (28)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (14.29)18.7374
1990's6 (21.43)18.2507
2000's7 (25.00)29.6817
2010's8 (28.57)24.3611
2020's3 (10.71)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fanouriakis, A1
Tziolos, N1
Bertsias, G1
Boumpas, DT1
Choi, MY1
Li, D1
Feldman, CH1
Yoshida, K1
Guan, H1
Kim, SC1
Everett, BM1
Costenbader, KH1
Lorenzo-Vizcaya, A1
Isenberg, D1
Wallace, ZS1
Fu, X1
Liao, K1
Kallenberg, CGM1
Langford, CA1
Merkel, PA1
Monach, P1
Seo, P1
Specks, U1
Spiera, R1
St Clair, EW1
Zhang, Y1
Choi, H1
Stone, JH1
Haris, Á1
Polner, K1
Arányi, J1
Braunitzer, H1
Kaszás, I1
Mucsi, I1
Magalhães-Costa, P1
Lebre, L1
Machado, D1
Chagas, C1
Thapa, SD1
Hadid, H1
Schairer, J1
Imam, W1
Jafri, SM1
dos Santos, LC1
Costa, AV1
Lopes, LG1
Leonel, AJ1
Aguilar, EC1
Noviello, Mde L1
Ferrari, Mde L1
Alvarez-Leite, JI1
Apostolopoulos, D1
Morand, EF1
Vacher-Coponat, H1
Moal, V1
Indreies, M1
Purgus, R1
Loundou, A1
Burtey, S1
Brunet, P1
Moussi-Frances, J1
Daniel, L1
Dussol, B1
Berland, Y1
Chizzolini, C1
Bakker, RC1
Hollander, AA1
Mallat, MJ1
Bruijn, JA1
Paul, LC3
de Fijter, JW1
Perry, I1
Neuberger, J1
Kotyla, PJ1
Sliwińska-Kotyla, B1
Lewicki, M1
Kucharz, EJ1
Eisen, H1
Joss, N1
Rodger, RS2
McMillan, MA2
Junor, BJ2
Cheung, CY1
Liu, YL1
Wong, KM1
Chan, HW1
Chan, YH1
Wong, HS1
Chak, WL1
Choi, KS1
Chau, KF1
Shek, CC1
Li, CS1
Peter, S1
Keusch, G1
Binswanger, U1
Speerstra, F1
Boerbooms, AM1
van de Putte, LB1
van Beusekom, HJ1
Kruijsen, MW1
Vandenbroucke, JP1
Kronenberg, F1
Königsrainer, A1
Lhotta, K1
Margreiter, R1
Dieplinger, H1
König, P1
Steinhäuslin, F1
Sutherland, F2
Burgess, E2
Klassen, J2
Buckle, S2
Kasiske, BL1
MacPhee, IA1
Bradley, JA1
Briggs, JD1
MacPherson, SG1
Watson, MA1
Hall, RL1
Leahy, MF1
Gruber, SA1
Pescovitz, M1
Simmons, RL1
Najarian, JS1
Ascher, NL1
Payne, WD1
Sutherland, DE1
Elick, B1
Fryd, DS1
Merrill, JP1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Optimization of Glucocorticoid Taper Strategies for Maintenance Therapy of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated Immune Thrombocytopenia (SLE-ITP)[NCT05506033]120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-08-15Enrolling by invitation
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

5 reviews available for azathioprine and Cardiovascular Diseases

ArticleYear
Update οn the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2021, Volume: 80, Issue:1

    Topics: Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Calc

2021
It hasn't gone away: the problem of glucocorticoid use in lupus remains.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2017, 04-01, Volume: 56, Issue:suppl_1

    Topics: Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cata

2017
Immunosuppression: towards a logical approach in liver transplantation.
    Clinical and experimental immunology, 2005, Volume: 139, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Algorithms; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Calcineurin Inhibitors; C

2005
[Risk of atherosclerosis development in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus].
    Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnetrznej, 2005, Volume: 114, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Arteriosclerosis; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Blood Coagulation Disorders

2005
Present status of kidney transplantation.
    Disease-a-month : DM, 1974

    Topics: Antigen-Antibody Reactions; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; B-Lymphocytes; Bone Diseases; Cardio

1974

Trials

8 trials available for azathioprine and Cardiovascular Diseases

ArticleYear
A randomized trial with steroids and antithymocyte globulins comparing cyclosporine/azathioprine versus tacrolimus/mycophenolate mofetil (CATM2) in renal transplantation.
    Transplantation, 2012, Feb-27, Volume: 93, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cohort Studies; Cyclosporine; Dr

2012
Conversion from cyclosporine to azathioprine at three months reduces the incidence of chronic allograft nephropathy.
    Kidney international, 2003, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cause of Death; Chronic Disease; Cyclosporine;

2003
Long-term cardiovascular risk in transplantation--insights from the use of everolimus in heart transplantation.
    Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 2006, Volume: 21 Suppl 3

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cyclosporine; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind

2006
Randomized study comparing cyclosporine with azathioprine one year after renal transplantation-15-year outcome data.
    Transplantation, 2007, Mar-15, Volume: 83, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cause of Death; Cyclosporine; Follow-Up Studies; Human

2007
Can daclizumab reduce acute rejection and improve long-term renal function in tacrolimus-based primary renal transplant recipients?
    Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.), 2008, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Human

2008
[Treatment of chronic kidney failure in diabetes mellitus].
    Klinische Wochenschrift, 1983, May-16, Volume: 61, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Diabetic Nephropathies; Dia

1983
Long-term outcome of a prospective randomized trial of conversion from cyclosporine to azathioprine treatment one year after renal transplantation.
    Transplantation, 1998, Nov-15, Volume: 66, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Blood Pressure; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cyclo

1998
Thromboembolic complications after renal transplantation: results from the randomized trial of cyclosporine v azathioprine-antilymphocyte globulin.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1987, Volume: 19, Issue:1 Pt 2

    Topics: Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cyclosporins; Humans; Kidney Transplant

1987

Other Studies

15 other studies available for azathioprine and Cardiovascular Diseases

ArticleYear
Comparative risks of cardiovascular disease events among SLE patients receiving immunosuppressive medications.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2021, 08-02, Volume: 60, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cause of Death; Coronary Artery Bypass; Cyclophosphami

2021
Analysis of trends and causes of death in SLE patients over a 40-years period in a cohort of patients in the United Kingdom.
    Lupus, 2021, Volume: 30, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cause of Death; Cohort Studies;

2021
Disease Activity, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Type, and Lipid Levels in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis.
    Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.), 2019, Volume: 71, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis; Antibodies, Antineutrophil

2019
Clinical outcomes of ANCA-associated vasculitis in elderly patients.
    International urology and nephrology, 2014, Volume: 46, Issue:8

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculi

2014
Lack of impact of hepatitis C virus infection on graft survival after kidney transplantation--a Portuguese single-center experience.
    Transplantation proceedings, 2015, Volume: 47, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Case-Control Studies; Cyclosporine;

2015
Effect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Characteristics and Treatment Interventions on Cardiovascular Disease Incidence.
    The American journal of the medical sciences, 2015, Volume: 350, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Case-Control Studies;

2015
Combination of Azathioprine and Aminosalicylate Treatment Prevent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Ulcerative Colitis by Reducing Inflammation.
    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2015, Aug-07, Volume: 21

    Topics: Adult; Aminosalicylic Acid; Azathioprine; Biomarkers; Cardiovascular Diseases; Case-Control Studies;

2015
[Allergo-immunology. Clinical immunology].
    Revue medicale suisse, 2012, Jan-11, Volume: 8, Issue:323

    Topics: Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies, Mono

2012
Side-effects of azathioprine treatment in rheumatoid arthritis: analysis of 10 years of experience.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 1982, Volume: 41 Suppl 1

    Topics: Aged; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Bone Marrow; Cardiovascular Disease

1982
Conversion from cyclosporin to azathioprine after kidney transplantation.
    Lancet (London, England), 1995, Jun-10, Volume: 345, Issue:8963

    Topics: Apolipoproteins A; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cyclosporine; Drug Therapy, Combination; H

1995
[After care following kidney transplantation].
    Schweizerische Rundschau fur Medizin Praxis = Revue suisse de medecine Praxis, 1994, May-31, Volume: 83, Issue:22

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cyclosporine; Drug Therapy, Combinat

1994
Post-transplant conversion from cyclosporin to azathioprine: effect on cardiovascular risk profile.
    Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation, 1993, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Blood Pressure; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cholesterol; Cyclosporine; Female; Gra

1993
Cyclosporine and lipid peroxidation.
    American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, 1998, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cyclosporine; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Kidney Transp

1998
Acquired Factor VIII autoantibody: four cases demonstrating the heterogenous nature of this condition and problems involved in diagnosis and treatment.
    European journal of haematology, 2001, Volume: 66, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Autoantibodies; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathiop

2001
Cardiovascular risk impact of cyclosporine immunosuppression in renal transplant recipients.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1992, Volume: 24, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Azathioprine; Blood Pressure; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cause of Deat

1992