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azathioprine and Hypocalcemia

azathioprine has been researched along with Hypocalcemia in 3 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.

Hypocalcemia: Reduction of the blood calcium below normal. Manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek's sign, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hypoparathyroidism is rare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)."2.46Hypoparathyroidism in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus coexisted with ankylosing spondylitis: a case report and review of literature. ( Dai, X; Jiang, L; Liu, J; Ma, L; Yu, F, 2010)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (66.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Geyer, M1
Fairchild, J1
Moore, D1
Moore, L1
Henning, P1
Tham, E1
Jiang, L1
Dai, X1
Liu, J1
Ma, L1
Yu, F1
Lie, TS1
Breuer, J1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Hypocalcemia

ArticleYear
Hypoparathyroidism in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus coexisted with ankylosing spondylitis: a case report and review of literature.
    Joint bone spine, 2010, Volume: 77, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Central Nervous System Diseases; Cyclophosphamide; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Hyp

2010

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Hypocalcemia

ArticleYear
Recalcitrant hypocalcaemia in autoimmune enteropathy.
    Pediatrics, 2014, Volume: 134, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Calcitriol; Calcium Citrate; Child, Preschool; Cyclosporine; Drug

2014
[Problems of immunosuppressive therapy in human liver transplantation. I].
    Bruns' Beitrage fur klinische Chirurgie, 1970, Volume: 218, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alkaline Phosphatase; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Bilirubin; Blood Proteins; Diabetes

1970