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azathioprine and Coma

azathioprine has been researched along with Coma in 3 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.

Coma: A profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused. Coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We present 4 patients with CIDP who required respiratory assistance and mechanical ventilation."1.33Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and respiratory failure. ( Henderson, RD; Sandroni, P; Wijdicks, EF, 2005)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Henderson, RD1
Sandroni, P1
Wijdicks, EF1
Shihab, F1
Barry, JM1
Bennett, WM1
Meyer, MM1
Norman, DJ1
Colenda, CC1
Gaston, JO1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Coma

ArticleYear
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and respiratory failure.
    Journal of neurology, 2005, Volume: 252, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Coma; Cyclophosphamide; Electromyography; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hum

2005
Cytokine-related encephalopathy induced by OKT3: incidence and predisposing factors.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1993, Volume: 25, Issue:1 Pt 1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Brain Diseases; Coma; Confusion; Cyclosporine; Cytokines; Female; Follow-Up Studies; H

1993
Psychogenic unresponsiveness in a patient with lupus cerebritis.
    Southern medical journal, 1986, Volume: 79, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Coma; Drug Therapy, Combination; Encephalitis; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Sys

1986