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azathioprine and Enterocolitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Enterocolitis in 4 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.

Enterocolitis: Inflammation of the MUCOSA of both the SMALL INTESTINE and the LARGE INTESTINE. Etiology includes ISCHEMIA, infections, allergic, and immune responses.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Chronic enterocolitis is rare in infancy and accounts for less than 0."1.33Long-term outcome of intractable ulcerating enterocolitis of infancy. ( Lindley, KJ; Milla, PJ; Ramsay, AD; Shah, N; Thapar, N, 2005)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (75.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Thapar, N1
Shah, N1
Ramsay, AD1
Lindley, KJ1
Milla, PJ1
Diehl, KJ1
Lappin, MR1
Jones, RL1
Cayatte, S1
Clouse, RE1
Alpers, DH1
Hockenbery, DM1
DeSchryver-Kecskemeti, K1
Frankel, AH1
Barker, F1
Williams, G1
Benjamin, IS1
Lechler, R1
Rees, AJ1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Enterocolitis

ArticleYear
Long-term outcome of intractable ulcerating enterocolitis of infancy.
    Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 2005, Volume: 40, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; Chronic Disease; Colectomy; Colitis, Ulcer

2005
Monoclonal gammopathy in a dog with plasmacytic gastroenterocolitis.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1992, Oct-15, Volume: 201, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Blood Protein Electrophoresis; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; Dog Diseases; Dogs; En

1992
Pericrypt eosinophilic enterocolitis and chronic diarrhea.
    Gastroenterology, 1992, Volume: 103, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Diarrhea; Enterocolitis; Eosinophilia; Femal

1992
Neutropenic enterocolitis in a renal transplant patient.
    Transplantation, 1991, Volume: 52, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Cytomegalovirus Infections; Enterocolitis; Ganciclovir; Humans; Kidney T

1991