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azathioprine and Cholelithiasis

azathioprine has been researched along with Cholelithiasis in 9 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.

Cholelithiasis: Presence or formation of GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, usually in the gallbladder (CHOLECYSTOLITHIASIS) or the common bile duct (CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The risk of acute pancreatitis in patients with IBD is increased due to the higher incidence of cholelithiasis and drug-induced pancreatitis in this population."2.82Pancreatic Disorders in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. ( Bi, Y; Corral, JE; Farraye, FA; Ji, B; Kröner, PT; Lukens, FJ; Montenegro, ML, 2022)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (11.11)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (11.11)24.3611
2020's1 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Montenegro, ML1
Corral, JE1
Lukens, FJ1
Ji, B1
Kröner, PT1
Farraye, FA1
Bi, Y1
Silva, J1
Brito, BS1
Silva, INN1
Nóbrega, VG1
da Silva, MCSM1
Gomes, HDN1
Fortes, FM1
Pimentel, AM1
Mota, J1
Almeida, N1
Surlo, VC1
Lyra, A1
Rocha, R1
Santana, GO1
Weinstein, S1
Lipsitz, EC1
Addonizio, L1
Stolar, CJ1
Cello, JP1
Warnes, TW1
Maldonado, JE1
Kyle, RA1
Schoenfield, LJ1
Penn, I1
Durst, AL1
Machado, M1
Halgrimson, CG1
Booth, AS1
Putman, CW1
Groth, CG1
Starzl, TE1
McNicol, GP1
Davies, JA1
Klatskin, G1
Kantor, FS1

Reviews

3 reviews available for azathioprine and Cholelithiasis

ArticleYear
Pancreatic Disorders in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2022, Volume: 67, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Autoimmune Pancreatitis; Azathioprin

2022
Treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.
    Seminars in liver disease, 1985, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Chlorambucil; Cholelithiasis; Colchicine

1985
Advances in medicine.
    The Practitioner, 1972, Volume: 209, Issue:252

    Topics: Anemia, Macrocytic; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anticoagulants; Azathioprine; Chemical and Drug Induced

1972

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Cholelithiasis

ArticleYear
Frequency of Hepatobiliary Manifestations and Concomitant Liver Disease in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients.
    BioMed research international, 2019, Volume: 2019

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cholelithiasis; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Cross-Sectional Studies; Fe

2019
Cholelithiasis in pediatric cardiac transplant patients on cyclosporine.
    Journal of pediatric surgery, 1995, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; Cholecystectomy; Cholelithias

1995
Cholestasis in ulcerative colitis. Long term complications and medical therapy.
    Gastroenterology, 1977, Volume: 73, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Bile Acids and Salts; Cholangitis; Cholel

1977
Increased serum conjugated bilirubin in hemolytic anemia.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1974, Volume: 55, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Azathioprine; Cholelithiasis; Cho

1974
Acute pancreatitis and hyperamylasemia in renal homograft recipients.
    Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1972, Volume: 105, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amylases; Azathioprine; Calcium; Cholelithiasis; Creatinine; Female; Humans; Hype

1972
Mitochondrial antibody in primary biliary cirrhosis and other diseases.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1972, Volume: 77, Issue:4

    Topics: Antibodies; Azathioprine; Biliary Tract Diseases; Biopsy; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Ch

1972