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azathioprine and Hemochromatosis

azathioprine has been researched along with Hemochromatosis in 6 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.

Hemochromatosis: A disorder of iron metabolism characterized by a triad of HEMOSIDEROSIS; LIVER CIRRHOSIS; and DIABETES MELLITUS. It is caused by massive iron deposits in parenchymal cells that may develop after a prolonged increase of iron absorption. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Syndromes & Eponymic Diseases, 2d ed)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sikorska, K1
Liberek, A1
Romanowski, T1
Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz, A1
Landowski, P1
Bielawski, KP1
Maier, KP1
Wernicke, D1
Seipelt, E1
Schmidt, WA1
Gromnica-Ihle, E1
Powell, LW1
Tolman, KG1
Talke, H1
Vogten, AJ1

Reviews

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Hemochromatosis

ArticleYear
[Drug therapy in chronic liver disease].
    Praxis, 2005, Nov-30, Volume: 94, Issue:48

    Topics: Adenine; Administration, Oral; Anti-HIV Agents; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Cholangitis, Scleros

2005
Treatment of inflammatory and metal storage diseases of the liver.
    Clinics in gastroenterology, 1979, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Bloodletting; Chelating Agents; Chronic Disease; Copper; Fema

1979

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Hemochromatosis

ArticleYear
Diagnosis and treatment difficulties in 18-year-old male patient with hereditary hemochromatosis, chronic hepatitis B, Gilbert syndrome and ulcerative colitis.
    Acta biochimica Polonica, 2011, Volume: 58, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Gilbert Disease; Glucuronosyltransf

2011
Manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis in a patient with hereditary haemochromatosis.
    Rheumatology international, 2006, Volume: 26, Issue:10

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Blood Sedimenta

2006
[Treatment of liver cirrhosis and its complications].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1979, Apr-15, Volume: 89, Issue:1

    Topics: Ascites; Azathioprine; Barbiturates; Hemochromatosis; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Hepatolenticular Degen

1979
[Individual treatment of chronic hepatitis].
    Tijdschrift voor gastro-enterologie, 1974, Volume: 17, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Hemochromatosis; Hepatitis; Humans; Prednisone; Rest

1974