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azathioprine and Cat Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Cat Diseases in 5 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.

Cat Diseases: Diseases of the domestic cat (Felis catus or F. domesticus). This term does not include diseases of the so-called big cats such as CHEETAHS; LIONS; tigers, cougars, panthers, leopards, and other Felidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Four weeks after discontinuation of azathioprine, 1 treated cat again was given azathioprine at a lower dosage (1."1.28Systemic toxicosis associated with azathioprine administration in domestic cats. ( Altman, D; Beale, KM; Bolon, B; Clemmons, RR, 1992)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's2 (40.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Viviano, KR1
Jergens, AE1
Miller, E1
Beale, KM2
Altman, D1
Clemmons, RR1
Bolon, B1

Reviews

3 reviews available for azathioprine and Cat Diseases

ArticleYear
Glucocorticoids, Cyclosporine, Azathioprine, Chlorambucil, and Mycophenolate in Dogs and Cats: Clinical Uses, Pharmacology, and Side Effects.
    The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, 2022, Volume: 52, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Cat Diseases; Cats; Chlorambucil; Cyclosporine; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Drug-Rela

2022
Feline inflammatory bowel disease--current perspectives on etiopathogenesis and therapy.
    Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2002, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Azathioprine; Cat Dise

2002
The use of cytotoxic agents in the treatment of immune-mediated diseases of dogs and cats.
    Seminars in veterinary medicine and surgery (small animal), 1997, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Azathioprine; Cat Disea

1997

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Cat Diseases

ArticleYear
Systemic toxicosis associated with azathioprine administration in domestic cats.
    American journal of veterinary research, 1992, Volume: 53, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Bone Marrow; Cat Diseases; Cats; Female; Leukocyte Count; Male; Neutropenia;

1992
Azathioprine for treatment of immune-mediated diseases of dogs and cats.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1988, May-01, Volume: 192, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Cat Diseases; Cats; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Immune System Diseases

1988