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azathioprine and Diverticula

azathioprine has been researched along with Diverticula 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 50-year-old female with ulcerative colitis (UC) (pancolitis) for 13 years was referred for a screening colonoscopy."1.62A case of severe diverticulosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis. ( Dias, E; Macedo, G; Santos-Antunes, J, 2021)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dias, E1
Santos-Antunes, J1
Macedo, G1
Hilmer, R1
Goulston, K1
Brown, P1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Diverticula

ArticleYear
Clinical progress in Crohn's disease.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1974, Feb-23, Volume: 1, Issue:8

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Anemia, Hypochromic; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Az

1974

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Diverticula

ArticleYear
A case of severe diverticulosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
    Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 2021, Volume: 113, Issue:7

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonoscopy; Diverticulu

2021
Drugs used in treatment of large bowel disease.
    Drugs, 1979, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antidiarrheals; Azathioprine; Cathartics; Colitis, U

1979