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azathioprine and Central Nervous System Lupus

azathioprine has been researched along with Central Nervous System Lupus in 10 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
"We report a case of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus successfully treated with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)."1.42Successful Treatment of Lupus Cerebrovascular Disease with Mycophenolate Mofetil. ( Akashi, K; Higashioka, K; Kamada, K; Mizuki, S; Oryoji, K; Tsukamoto, H; Yokota, E; Yoshida, K, 2015)
"Even with proper immunosuppressive treatment, SLE can relapse."1.37Lupus relapse presented as frosted branch retinal angiitis: case report. ( Arellanes-Garcia, L; Cornejo-Ballesteros, H; Hernandez-Da Mota, SE; Melgoza-del-Angel, C; Recillas-Gispert, C; Sanchez-Gonzalez, R; Teran-Estrada, L, 2011)
"Maintenance therapy of severe pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) usually consists of azathioprine and prednisone ."1.35Experience with mycophenolate mofetil as maintenance therapy in five pediatric patients with severe systemic lupus erythematosus. ( Amann, K; Benz, K; Dittrich, K; Dötsch, J; Ross, S, 2009)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (50.00)29.6817
2010's3 (30.00)24.3611
2020's2 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fanouriakis, A1
Tziolos, N1
Bertsias, G1
Boumpas, DT1
Papachristos, DA1
Oon, S1
Hanly, JG1
Nikpour, M1
Higashioka, K1
Yoshida, K1
Oryoji, K1
Kamada, K1
Mizuki, S1
Tsukamoto, H1
Yokota, E1
Akashi, K1
Dittrich, K1
Ross, S1
Benz, K1
Amann, K1
Dötsch, J1
Hernandez-Da Mota, SE1
Arellanes-Garcia, L1
Recillas-Gispert, C1
Cornejo-Ballesteros, H1
Melgoza-del-Angel, C1
Teran-Estrada, L1
Sanchez-Gonzalez, R1
Ferraria, N1
Rocha, S1
Fernandes, VS1
Correia, T1
Gonçalves, E1
Harten, P1
Kato, T1
Shiratori, K1
Kobashigawa, T1
Hidaka, Y1
Everett, CM1
Graves, TD1
Lad, S1
Jäger, HR1
Thom, M1
Isenberg, DA1
Hanna, MG1
Gibbs, AN1
Moroney, J1
Foley-Nolan, D1
O'Connell, PG1

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

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Central Nervous System Lupus

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
Management of inflammatory neurologic and psychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review.
    Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 2021, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Lup

2021

Other Studies

8 other studies available for azathioprine and Central Nervous System Lupus

ArticleYear
Successful Treatment of Lupus Cerebrovascular Disease with Mycophenolate Mofetil.
    Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), 2015, Volume: 54, Issue:17

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Interleukin-6; Ischemic Attack, Trans

2015
Experience with mycophenolate mofetil as maintenance therapy in five pediatric patients with severe systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Klinische Padiatrie, 2009, Volume: 221, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Child; Disease Progression; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy

2009
Lupus relapse presented as frosted branch retinal angiitis: case report.
    Ocular immunology and inflammation, 2011, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervou

2011
Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus with primary neuropsychiatric presentation.
    BMJ case reports, 2013, Jan-25, Volume: 2013

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antibodies, Antinuclear; Ataxia; Azathioprine; Child; Cognition Disorders;

2013
[Drug alternatives in therapy of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE)].
    Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983), 2003, Jun-15, Volume: 98, Issue:6

    Topics: Antibodies, Antiphospholipid; Anticoagulants; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Coumarins; Cycloph

2003
Systemic lupus erythematosus with organic brain syndrome: serial electroencephalograms accurately evaluate therapeutic efficacy.
    Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), 2006, Volume: 45, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Cyclophosphamide; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Electroencep

2006
Aggressive CNS lupus vasculitis in the absence of systemic disease activity.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2008, Volume: 47, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Brain; Cyclophosphamide; Electroencephalography; Fema

2008
Neuromyelitis optica (Devic's syndrome) in systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2002, Volume: 41, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive

2002