azathioprine has been researched along with Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca 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.
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Drying and inflammation of the conjunctiva as a result of insufficient lacrimal secretion. When found in association with XEROSTOMIA and polyarthritis, it is called SJOGREN'S SYNDROME.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Hydroxychloroquine was most frequently used (88." | 1.62 | Clinical features and outcomes from the Singapore Sjögren's syndrome study. ( Charan, N; Kam, JK; Leong, RW; Loh, ZW; Thong, BY, 2021) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Kam, JK | 1 |
| Charan, N | 1 |
| Leong, RW | 1 |
| Loh, ZW | 1 |
| Thong, BY | 1 |
| Jifi-Bahlool, H | 1 |
| Saadeh, C | 1 |
| O'Connor, J | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Clinical features and outcomes from the Singapore Sjögren's syndrome study.
Topics: Adult; Arthralgia; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Hydroxychloroquine; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Mal | 2021 |
Peripheral ulcerative keratitis in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis: treatment with immunosuppressive therapy.
Topics: Aged; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Corneal Ulcer; Cyclophosphamide; Drug Therapy, Combinatio | 1995 |