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azathioprine and Hepatitis C, Chronic

azathioprine has been researched along with Hepatitis C, Chronic in 19 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.

Hepatitis C, Chronic: INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans that is caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS lasting six months or more. Chronic hepatitis C can lead to LIVER CIRRHOSIS.

Research Excerpts

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"The medical records of eight patients who developed severe pancytopenia following concomitant use of azathioprine and ribavirin were retrospectively reviewed."3.74Interaction of ribavirin with azathioprine metabolism potentially induces myelosuppression. ( Bigard, MA; Bronowicki, JP; Cadranel, JF; Canva, V; Cortot, A; Gueant, JL; Nousbaum, JB; Oussalah, A; Peyrin-Biroulet, L; Roblin, X; Seddik, M; Sogni, P, 2008)
"Factors associated with HCV recurrence were evaluated."2.79Reduced fibrosis in recurrent HCV with tacrolimus, azathioprine and steroids versus tacrolimus: randomised trial long term outcomes. ( Burroughs, AK; Cholongitas, E; Corbani, A; Davidson, B; Davidson, J; Dhillon, AP; Hayes, P; Luong, T; Manousou, P; McCormick, PA; O'Beirne, J; Patch, D; Rodríguez-Perálvarez, M; Rolles, K; Samonakis, D; Thorburn, D; Tsochatzis, E, 2014)
" Patients were randomized to the non-RTX group (to receive conventional treatment, consisting of 1 of the following 3: glucocorticoids; azathioprine or cyclophosphamide; or plasmapheresis) or the RTX group (to receive 2 infusions of 1 gm each, with a lowering of the glucocorticoid dosage when possible, and with a second course of RTX at relapse)."2.77A randomized controlled trial of rituximab for the treatment of severe cryoglobulinemic vasculitis. ( Bombardieri, S; Campanini, M; De Vita, S; Ferri, C; Filippini, D; Gabrielli, A; Galli, M; Isola, M; Lenzi, M; Mascia, MT; Maset, M; Masolini, P; Mazzaro, C; Migliaresi, S; Monti, G; Naclerio, C; Perrella, O; Pietrogrande, M; Pioltelli, P; Quartuccio, L; Roccatello, D; Scaini, P; Tavoni, A; Zabotti, A; Zignego, AL, 2012)
"A total of 79 patients with hepatitis C, B, or both, transplanted between 1973 and 1990, were grouped according to whether they had AZA either withdrawn from the immunosuppressive regimen [group (G) I, n=45] or a dosage reduction only (group II, n=34)."2.69The impact of azathioprine on chronic viral hepatitis in renal transplantation: a long-term, single-center, prospective study on azathioprine withdrawal. ( Americo da Fonseca, J; David-Neto, E; Ianhez, LE; Jota de Paula, F; Nahas, WC; Sabbaga, E, 1999)
"Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-associated autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) was recognized as a new disease entity; however, IgG4-associated de novo AIH after the liver transplantation had not been reported yet."2.49Immunoglobulin G4-associated de novo autoimmune hepatitis after liver transplantation for chronic hepatitis B- and C-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report with literature review. ( Jia, JD; Rakhda, MI; Wang, TI; Zhao, XY, 2013)
"AST, ALT, HCV RNA, and liver fibrosis were determined, and results were compared with a control group of non-treated chronic hepatitis C patients."1.40Does low-dose prolonged steroid therapy affect the natural history of chronic hepatitis C? ( Artaza Varasa, T; Bárcena Marugán, R; del Campo Terrón, S; Moreno Zamora, A; Romero Gutiérrez, M; Sánchez Ruano, JJ, 2014)
"A 57-year old woman with perianal Crohn's disease receiving azathioprine and infliximab developed this type of lymphoma after a short period of time on the treatment."1.37Plasmablastic lymphoma associated to Crohn's disease and hepatitis C virus chronic infection. ( Aldeguer, M; Arevalo, N; Benito, DM; de Fuenmayor, ML; Foncillas, MA; Plaza, R; Ponferrada, A, 2011)
"The chronic hepatitis C-autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) overlap syndrome has been described in the literature, but to date appropriate therapy remains controversial."1.32Differential efficacy of corticosteroids and interferon in a patient with chronic hepatitis C-autoimmune hepatitis overlap syndrome. ( Dries, V; Goeser, T; Kasper, HU; Petersen-Benz, C, 2004)

Research

Studies (19)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (15.79)18.2507
2000's6 (31.58)29.6817
2010's10 (52.63)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
López Couceiro, L1
Gómez Domínguez, E1
Muñoz Gómez, R1
Castellano Tortajada, G1
Ibarrola de Andrés, C1
Fernández Vázquez, I1
Zhao, XY1
Rakhda, MI1
Wang, TI1
Jia, JD1
González-Artacho, C1
Rodríguez Sicilia, MJ1
Alegría-Motte, C1
Gómez García, M1
Manousou, P1
Cholongitas, E1
Samonakis, D1
Tsochatzis, E1
Corbani, A1
Dhillon, AP1
Davidson, J1
Rodríguez-Perálvarez, M1
Patch, D1
O'Beirne, J1
Thorburn, D1
Luong, T1
Rolles, K1
Davidson, B1
McCormick, PA1
Hayes, P1
Burroughs, AK1
Romero Gutiérrez, M1
del Campo Terrón, S1
Moreno Zamora, A1
Sánchez Ruano, JJ1
Artaza Varasa, T1
Bárcena Marugán, R1
Lin, KM1
Cheng, TT1
Lin, JC1
Chen, CJ1
Magalhães-Costa, P1
Lebre, L1
Machado, D1
Chagas, C1
Hsiao, CH1
Tseng, KC1
Tseng, CW1
Tung, CH1
Peyrin-Biroulet, L1
Cadranel, JF1
Nousbaum, JB1
Oussalah, A1
Seddik, M1
Canva, V1
Cortot, A1
Sogni, P1
Gueant, JL1
Bigard, MA1
Roblin, X1
Bronowicki, JP1
Chaparro, M1
Trapero-Marugán, M1
Moreno-Otero, R1
Gisbert, JP1
Plaza, R1
Ponferrada, A1
Benito, DM1
Arevalo, N1
Foncillas, MA1
de Fuenmayor, ML1
Aldeguer, M1
De Vita, S1
Quartuccio, L1
Isola, M1
Mazzaro, C1
Scaini, P1
Lenzi, M1
Campanini, M1
Naclerio, C1
Tavoni, A1
Pietrogrande, M1
Ferri, C1
Mascia, MT1
Masolini, P1
Zabotti, A1
Maset, M1
Roccatello, D1
Zignego, AL1
Pioltelli, P1
Gabrielli, A1
Filippini, D1
Perrella, O1
Migliaresi, S1
Galli, M1
Bombardieri, S1
Monti, G1
Petersen-Benz, C1
Kasper, HU1
Dries, V1
Goeser, T1
Canet, S1
Garrigue, V1
Bismuth, J1
Chong, G1
Lesnik, A1
Taourel, P1
Mourad, G1
Hokari, A1
Zeniya, M1
Maier, KP1
Berenguer, M1
Prieto, M1
Córdoba, J1
Rayón, JM1
Carrasco, D1
Olaso, V1
San-Juan, F1
Gobernado, M1
Mir, J1
Berenguer, J1
Nakamura, K1
Makino, I1
David-Neto, E1
Americo da Fonseca, J1
Jota de Paula, F1
Nahas, WC1
Sabbaga, E1
Ianhez, LE1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Comparison of Maintenance Treatment by Ribavirin to a Placebo, After an Initial One-year Treatment With Pegylated Interferon-α2a - Ribavirin Association in Hepatitis C Viral Recurrence After Liver Transplantation[NCT00151580]Phase 3200 participants (Actual)Interventional2002-02-28Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

5 reviews available for azathioprine and Hepatitis C, Chronic

ArticleYear
Immunoglobulin G4-associated de novo autoimmune hepatitis after liver transplantation for chronic hepatitis B- and C-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report with literature review.
    Transplantation proceedings, 2013, Volume: 45, Issue:2

    Topics: Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Coinfection; Drug Therapy, Combination; H

2013
[Nocardiosis--is it frequently observed after the introduction of new immunosuppressive agents in renal transplantation?].
    Nephrologie, 2004, Volume: 25, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Diabetes Com

2004
[Difference between autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) with and without hepatitis C virus (HCV)].
    Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 2004, Volume: 62 Suppl 7, Issue:Pt 1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antiviral Agents; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Disease Susceptibility; Dru

2004
[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
[Autoimmune hepatitis: progress in its treatment].
    Nihon Naika Gakkai zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, 1999, Apr-10, Volume: 88, Issue:4

    Topics: Azathioprine; Female; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Hepatitis, Autoimmune; Humans; Middle Aged; Prednisolone

1999

Trials

3 trials available for azathioprine and Hepatitis C, Chronic

ArticleYear
Reduced fibrosis in recurrent HCV with tacrolimus, azathioprine and steroids versus tacrolimus: randomised trial long term outcomes.
    Gut, 2014, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Hum

2014
A randomized controlled trial of rituximab for the treatment of severe cryoglobulinemic vasculitis.
    Arthritis and rheumatism, 2012, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived; Antiviral Agents

2012
The impact of azathioprine on chronic viral hepatitis in renal transplantation: a long-term, single-center, prospective study on azathioprine withdrawal.
    Transplantation, 1999, Oct-15, Volume: 68, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Alanine Transaminase; Azathioprine; Bilirubin; Disease Progression; Dose-Response Relationshi

1999

Other Studies

11 other studies available for azathioprine and Hepatitis C, Chronic

ArticleYear
Healing of autoimmune hepatitis associated with hepatitis C virus infection treated with direct-acting antivirals.
    Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 2019, Volume: 111, Issue:2

    Topics: Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Benzimidazoles; Female; Fluorenes; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Hepatitis,

2019
[Outcome of chronic hepatitis B and C in patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with immunosuppressive drugs and anti-TNF agents].
    Gastroenterologia y hepatologia, 2014, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Adalimumab; Adenine; Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Crohn

2014
Does low-dose prolonged steroid therapy affect the natural history of chronic hepatitis C?
    Journal of medical virology, 2014, Volume: 86, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cohort Studies; Enzymes; Female; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Humans; Immunosuppressiv

2014
Tumor necrosis factor-α antagonist therapy for concomitant rheumatoid arthritis and hepatitis C virus infection: a case series study.
    Clinical rheumatology, 2015, Volume: 34, Issue:6

    Topics: Adalimumab; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Rheumato

2015
Lack of impact of hepatitis C virus infection on graft survival after kidney transplantation--a Portuguese single-center experience.
    Transplantation proceedings, 2015, Volume: 47, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Case-Control Studies; Cyclosporine;

2015
Late-Onset Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura After Withdrawal of Interferon Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C Infection: A Case Report.
    Medicine, 2015, Volume: 94, Issue:34

    Topics: Age of Onset; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Glucocorticoids; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Humans; Immunos

2015
Interaction of ribavirin with azathioprine metabolism potentially induces myelosuppression.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2008, Oct-15, Volume: 28, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Drug Interactions; Female; Hepatitis C, Chronic; Humans; Immu

2008
Azathioprine plus ribavirin treatment and pancytopenia.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2009, Nov-01, Volume: 30, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Drug Interactions; H

2009
Plasmablastic lymphoma associated to Crohn's disease and hepatitis C virus chronic infection.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2011, Volume: 5, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Az

2011
Differential efficacy of corticosteroids and interferon in a patient with chronic hepatitis C-autoimmune hepatitis overlap syndrome.
    Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 2004, Volume: 2, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Glucocorticoids; Haplotype

2004
Early development of chronic active hepatitis in recurrent hepatitis C virus infection after liver transplantation: association with treatment of rejection.
    Journal of hepatology, 1998, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Alanine Transaminase; Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Genome, Viral;

1998