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azathioprine and Hypertension, Malignant

azathioprine has been researched along with Hypertension, Malignant 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.

Hypertension, Malignant: A condition of markedly elevated BLOOD PRESSURE with DIASTOLIC PRESSURE usually greater than 120 mm Hg. Malignant hypertension is characterized by widespread vascular damage, PAPILLEDEMA, retinopathy, HYPERTENSIVE ENCEPHALOPATHY, and renal dysfunction.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Nephrosclerosis was found in both kidneys."1.25[Peracute primary malignant nephrosclerosis with irreversible kidney failure and malignant hypertension following ovulation inhibitors]. ( Bock, KD; Bohle, A, 1973)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bock, KD1
Bohle, A1
Cerilli, J1
Evans, WE1
Sotos, JF1
Twardowski, Z1
Kokot, F1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Hypertension, Malignant

ArticleYear
[Peracute primary malignant nephrosclerosis with irreversible kidney failure and malignant hypertension following ovulation inhibitors].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1973, Apr-13, Volume: 98, Issue:15

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Adult; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Chlormadinone Acetate; Contraceptives, Oral; Drug

1973
Renal transplantation in infants and children.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1972, Volume: 4, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; Cystinosis; Diabetic Nephro

1972
Problems of kidney transplantation from a living related donor in the light of an observed case.
    Polish medical journal, 1969, Volume: 8, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Glomerulonephritis; Histocompatibility; Humans; Hypertension, Malignant; Kidney

1969
Surgical Grand Rounds from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Renal transplantation.
    Southern medical journal, 1971, Volume: 64, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Consanguinity; Heart Failure; Humans; Hypertension, Malignant; Kidney Transplan

1971