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azathioprine and Dirofilariasis

azathioprine has been researched along with Dirofilariasis 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.

Dirofilariasis: Infection with nematodes of the genus DIROFILARIA, usually in animals, especially dogs, but occasionally in man.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" AZP was orally administered to 3 dogs daily at a dosage of 1-10 mg/kg for a period from 3 days before infection until the end of the experiment."1.28Influence of immunosuppressants against Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs. ( Hayasaki, M; Ohishi, I, 1989)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hayasaki, M1
Ohishi, I1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Dirofilariasis

ArticleYear
Influence of immunosuppressants against Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs.
    Nihon juigaku zasshi. The Japanese journal of veterinary science, 1989, Volume: 51, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Antibodies, Helminth; Azathioprine; Dirofilaria immitis; Dirofilariasis; Dog Diseases; Dogs

1989