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azathioprine and Colonic Diseases, Functional

azathioprine has been researched along with Colonic Diseases, Functional 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.

Colonic Diseases, Functional: Chronic or recurrent colonic disorders without an identifiable structural or biochemical explanation. The widely recognized IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME falls into this category.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Qasim, A1
Seery, J1
Buckley, M1
Morain, CO1
Sandborn, WJ1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Colonic Diseases, Functional

ArticleYear
TPMT in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease with azathioprine.
    Gut, 2003, Volume: 52, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Diseases, Functional; Crohn Dise

2003
Rational dosing of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine.
    Gut, 2001, Volume: 48, Issue:5

    Topics: Alleles; Azathioprine; Colonic Diseases, Functional; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Mercaptopurin

2001