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azathioprine and Cryoglobulinemia

azathioprine has been researched along with Cryoglobulinemia in 8 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.

Cryoglobulinemia: A condition characterized by the presence of abnormal quantities of CRYOGLOBULINS in the blood. Upon cold exposure, these abnormal proteins precipitate into the microvasculature leading to restricted blood flow in the exposed areas.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Because of the fibrosing alveolitis associated with hepatitis C-related cryoglobulinemia, immunosuppression was started with high-dosage prednisone and azathioprine."3.74[Fibrosing alveolitis with hepatitis C-related cryoglobulinemia]. ( Dalhoff, K; Heyer, P; Rupp, J; Schaaf, B; Witte, L, 2008)
" Patients were randomized to the non-RTX group (to receive conventional treatment, consisting of 1 of the following 3: glucocorticoids; azathioprine or cyclophosphamide; or plasmapheresis) or the RTX group (to receive 2 infusions of 1 gm each, with a lowering of the glucocorticoid dosage when possible, and with a second course of RTX at relapse)."2.77A randomized controlled trial of rituximab for the treatment of severe cryoglobulinemic vasculitis. ( Bombardieri, S; Campanini, M; De Vita, S; Ferri, C; Filippini, D; Gabrielli, A; Galli, M; Isola, M; Lenzi, M; Mascia, MT; Maset, M; Masolini, P; Mazzaro, C; Migliaresi, S; Monti, G; Naclerio, C; Perrella, O; Pietrogrande, M; Pioltelli, P; Quartuccio, L; Roccatello, D; Scaini, P; Tavoni, A; Zabotti, A; Zignego, AL, 2012)
"On liver biopsy, a diagnosis of type I autoimmune hepatitis with a possible autoimmune cholangitis overlap syndrome was made."1.32Autoimmune hepatitis, cryoglobulinaemia and untreated coeliac disease: a case report. ( Biecker, E; Reichen, J; Stieger, M; Zimmermann, A, 2003)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (37.50)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Guillevin, L1
Pagnoux, C1
Richmond, BW1
Cole, MB1
Dash, A1
Eyler, A1
Boomershine, CS1
De Vita, S1
Quartuccio, L1
Isola, M1
Mazzaro, C1
Scaini, P1
Lenzi, M1
Campanini, M1
Naclerio, C1
Tavoni, A1
Pietrogrande, M1
Ferri, C1
Mascia, MT1
Masolini, P1
Zabotti, A1
Maset, M1
Roccatello, D1
Zignego, AL1
Pioltelli, P1
Gabrielli, A1
Filippini, D1
Perrella, O1
Migliaresi, S1
Galli, M1
Bombardieri, S1
Monti, G1
Biecker, E1
Stieger, M1
Zimmermann, A1
Reichen, J1
Witte, L1
Rupp, J1
Heyer, P1
Dalhoff, K1
Schaaf, B1
Evans, TW1
Nicholls, AJ1
Shortland, JR1
Ward, AM1
Brown, CB1
Fontana, A1
Doll, B1
Joller, H1
de Maubeuge, J1
Reding, P1
Tielemans, C1
Dratwa, M1
Van Laethem, Y1
Achten, G1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Cryoglobulinemia

ArticleYear
[Treatment of systemic vasculitides].
    La Revue du praticien, 2008, Mar-15, Volume: 58, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Ch

2008

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Cryoglobulinemia

ArticleYear
A randomized controlled trial of rituximab for the treatment of severe cryoglobulinemic vasculitis.
    Arthritis and rheumatism, 2012, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived; Antiviral Agents

2012

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Cryoglobulinemia

ArticleYear
A tale of two rashes.
    The American journal of medicine, 2011, Volume: 124, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Antihypertensive Agents; Azathioprine; Complement C4; Cryoglobulinemia; Diagnosis, Differentia

2011
Autoimmune hepatitis, cryoglobulinaemia and untreated coeliac disease: a case report.
    European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 2003, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Celiac Disease; Cryoglobulinemia; Female; Hepatitis, Autoimm

2003
[Fibrosing alveolitis with hepatitis C-related cryoglobulinemia].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2008, Volume: 133, Issue:14

    Topics: Azathioprine; Bronchoalveolar Lavage; Cryoglobulinemia; Cryoglobulins; Glucocorticoids; Hepatitis C;

2008
Acute renal failure in essential mixed cryoglobulinemia: precipitation and reversal by plasma exchange.
    Clinical nephrology, 1984, Volume: 21, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Adult; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Cryoglobulinemia; Humans; Kidney; Male; Paraprotei

1984
[IgG-IgM cryoglobulinemia with a purpura-arthralgia-nephritis syndrome].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, 1982, Jan-02, Volume: 112, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Blood Protein Disorders; Cryoglobulinemia; Cyclophosphamide; Female; Humans; Im

1982
[Cutaneous vasculitis associated with chronic hepatitis: 2 cases].
    Dermatologica, 1985, Volume: 171, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cryoglobulinemia; Female; Glomerulonephritis; Hepatitis, Chronic; Humans; Middle Aged;

1985