Page last updated: 2024-10-23

azathioprine and Emergencies

azathioprine has been researched along with Emergencies in 2 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.

Emergencies: Situations or conditions requiring immediate intervention to avoid serious adverse results.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"There were no deaths directly due to ulcerative colitis or to surgical treatment in these patients during the period of the study, the mean period of follow-up being 25 months; but 4 elderly patients died from unrelated causes."1.26Further experience in the treatment of severe attacks of ulcerative colitis. ( Kettlewell, MG; Lee, EG; Truelove, SC; Willoughby, CP, 1978)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bozkirli, DE1
Kozanoglu, I1
Bozkirli, E1
Yucel, E1
Truelove, SC1
Willoughby, CP1
Lee, EG1
Kettlewell, MG1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Randomized, Multicenter Open Label Study Comparing Cyclosporine With Infliximab in Steroid-refractory Severe Attacks of Ulcerative Colitis[NCT00542152]Phase 4115 participants (Actual)Interventional2007-06-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Emergencies

ArticleYear
Antisynthetase syndrome with refractory lung involvement and myositis successfully treated with double filtration plasmapheresis.
    Journal of clinical apheresis, 2013, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Combined Modality Therapy; Creatine Kinase; Cyclophosphamide; Em

2013
Further experience in the treatment of severe attacks of ulcerative colitis.
    Lancet (London, England), 1978, Nov-18, Volume: 2, Issue:8099

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amino Acids; Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; C

1978