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azathioprine and Diverticulum, Colon

azathioprine has been researched along with Diverticulum, Colon 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.

Diverticulum, Colon: A pouch or sac opening from the COLON.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"CASE REPORT A 57-year-old man with pemphigus vulgaris was treated with steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and azathioprine."1.51Recurrent Asymptomatic Sigmoid Diverticular Perforation in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris on Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Case Report. ( Abboud, R; El Masri, A; Emmanuel, N; Fawaz, M; Haidar Ahmad, H; Hashem, M; Hussein, R; Nicolas, G; Rabah, H; Saliba, C; Sleiman, A, 2019)

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's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Saliba, C1
Rabah, H1
Nicolas, G1
Emmanuel, N1
Sleiman, A1
Hashem, M1
Hussein, R1
El Masri, A1
Abboud, R1
Fawaz, M1
Haidar Ahmad, H1
Kirsner, JB1
Deutsch, S1
Hanauer, SB1
Javett, SL1
Kavin, H1
Bremner, CG1
Schneider, J1
Levine, E1
Hinder, RA1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Diverticulum, Colon

ArticleYear
Recurrent Asymptomatic Sigmoid Diverticular Perforation in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris on Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Case Report.
    The American journal of case reports, 2019, May-24, Volume: 20

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Diverticulum, Colon; Humans; Immunosuppressiv

2019
Selected individual therapeutic problems in inflammatory bowel disease.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 1984, Volume: 79, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Campylobacter Infections; Clostridium Infections; Colectomy; Colitis, Ulcerativ

1984
Some aspects of Crohn's disease.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1973, Aug-11, Volume: 47, Issue:31

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anus Diseases; Azathioprine; Colitis; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Diseases; Crohn Dise

1973