azathioprine has been researched along with Desmoid in 1 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " A few cases responded well to tamoxifen, a drug which was already used in therapy of desmoid tumours." | 4.79 | New data on diagnosis and medical treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis. ( Derie, A; Oosterlinck, W, 1997) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Oosterlinck, W | 1 |
| Derie, A | 1 |
1 review available for azathioprine and Desmoid
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
New data on diagnosis and medical treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Corti | 1997 |