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azathioprine and Dry Eye

azathioprine has been researched along with Dry Eye 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
"Immunosuppression in aqueous-deficient dry eye disease (ADDE) is required not only to improve the symptoms and signs but also to prevent further progression of the disease and its sight-threatening sequelae."3.01Role of topical and systemic immunosuppression in aqueous-deficient dry eye disease. ( Amescua, G; Basu, S; Donthineni, PR; Kate, A; Quinones, VLP; Shanbhag, SS, 2023)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kate, A1
Shanbhag, SS1
Donthineni, PR1
Amescua, G1
Quinones, VLP1
Basu, S1
Bowling, MR1
Cauthen, CG1
Perry, CD1
Patel, NP1
Bergman, S1
Link, KM1
Sane, AC1
Conforti, JF1
Cury, DB1
Moss, AC1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Dry Eye

ArticleYear
Role of topical and systemic immunosuppression in aqueous-deficient dry eye disease.
    Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2023, Volume: 71, Issue:4

    Topics: Azathioprine; Dry Eye Syndromes; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Immunosuppressive Agents; Inflam

2023

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Dry Eye

ArticleYear
Pulmonary extramedullary hematopoiesis.
    Journal of thoracic imaging, 2008, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Anemia, Hemolytic; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis; Azathioprine; Biopsy, Fine-Needle; Diagnosis, Di

2008
Ocular manifestations in a community-based cohort of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
    Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2010, Volume: 16, Issue:8

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adalimumab; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antibodies, Monoclonal; A

2010