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azathioprine and Gestational Pemphigoid

azathioprine has been researched along with Gestational Pemphigoid 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report a case of pemphigoid gestationis affecting a 37-year-old woman in both her pregnancies."1.38Successful treatment of a severe persistent case of pemphigoid gestationis with antepartum and postpartum intravenous immunoglobulin followed by azathioprine. ( Gan, DC; Webster, M; Welsh, B, 2012)
"Pemphigoid gestationis is an autoimmune blistering disease of pregnancy caused by autoantibodies directed against BP180 (type XVII collagen) in the basement membrane zone."1.37Pemphigoid gestationis: current management. ( Intong, LR; Murrell, DF, 2011)

Research

Studies (4)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hapa, A1
Gurpinar, A1
Akan, T1
Gokoz, O1
Intong, LR1
Murrell, DF1
Gan, DC1
Welsh, B1
Webster, M1
Rodrigues, Cdos S1
Filipe, P1
Solana, Mdel M1
Soares de Almeida, L1
Cirne de Castro, J1
Gomes, MM1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Gestational Pemphigoid

ArticleYear
A resistant case of pemphigus gestationis successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin plus cyclosporine.
    International journal of dermatology, 2014, Volume: 53, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Drug Resistance; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Glucocorticoi

2014
Pemphigoid gestationis: current management.
    Dermatologic clinics, 2011, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived; Azathioprine

2011
Successful treatment of a severe persistent case of pemphigoid gestationis with antepartum and postpartum intravenous immunoglobulin followed by azathioprine.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2012, Volume: 53, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; Immunologic Factors; Immunosuppre

2012
Persistent herpes gestationis treated with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2007, Volume: 87, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Dapsone; Drug Resistance; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; Pemphig

2007