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azathioprine and Hypercapnia

azathioprine has been researched along with Hypercapnia 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.

Hypercapnia: A clinical manifestation of abnormal increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We present 4 patients with CIDP who required respiratory assistance and mechanical ventilation."1.33Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and respiratory failure. ( Henderson, RD; Sandroni, P; Wijdicks, EF, 2005)

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
Spoon, KC1
Ramar, K1
Henderson, RD1
Sandroni, P1
Wijdicks, EF1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Hypercapnia

ArticleYear
Unexplained hypoxemia.
    Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2011, Dec-15, Volume: 7, Issue:6

    Topics: Ascorbic Acid; Azathioprine; Blood Gas Analysis; Dapsone; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hyperca

2011
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and respiratory failure.
    Journal of neurology, 2005, Volume: 252, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Coma; Cyclophosphamide; Electromyography; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hum

2005