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azathioprine and Gestational Hypertension

azathioprine has been researched along with Gestational Hypertension 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In addition, we suppressed the immune system with either azathioprine (Aza) or mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) during the second half of pregnancy to determine whether the these symptoms could be ameliorated."3.75Immunosuppression improves blood pressure and endothelial function in a rat model of pregnancy-induced hypertension. ( Chiasson, VL; Mahajan, A; Mitchell, BM; South, S; Tinsley, JH, 2009)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Llovet, LP1
Horta, D1
Eliz, MG1
Berenguer, M1
Fábrega, E1
Sáez-Royuela, F1
García-Retortillo, M1
Torrijos, YS1
Romero-Gómez, M1
Fernández, C1
Domínguez, EG1
Parés, A1
Londoño, MC1
Tinsley, JH1
Chiasson, VL1
South, S1
Mahajan, A1
Mitchell, BM1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Gestational Hypertension

ArticleYear
Presentation and Outcomes of Pregnancy in Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis.
    Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 2019, Volume: 17, Issue:13

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Alanine Transaminase; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Azathioprine; Cohor

2019
Immunosuppression improves blood pressure and endothelial function in a rat model of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
    American journal of hypertension, 2009, Volume: 22, Issue:10

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Blood Pressure; Cytokines; Desoxycorticosterone; Disease Models, Animal; Endo

2009