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azathioprine and Gynecomastia

azathioprine has been researched along with Gynecomastia 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.

Gynecomastia: Enlargement of the BREAST in the males, caused by an excess of ESTROGENS. Physiological gynecomastia is normally observed in NEWBORNS; ADOLESCENT; and AGING males.

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
Muñoz Gómez, MM1
Montané, E1
Arellano, AL1
Olivé, A1
Levantine, A1
Almeyda, J1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Gynecomastia

ArticleYear
Drug reactions. XXIV. Cutaneous reactions to cytostatic agents.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1974, Volume: 90, Issue:2

    Topics: Alopecia; Aminopterin; Antineoplastic Agents; Asparaginase; Azathioprine; Bleomycin; Busulfan; Chlor

1974

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Gynecomastia

ArticleYear
[Tacrolimus-induced gynecomastia in a patient with polymyositis].
    Medicina clinica, 2016, Mar-18, Volume: 146, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Drug Substitution; Drug Therapy, Combination; Gynecomastia; Humans; Immunosuppressive

2016