Page last updated: 2024-10-23

azathioprine and Keratoconjunctivitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Keratoconjunctivitis 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.

Keratoconjunctivitis: Simultaneous inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hamada, S1
Khan, I1
Denniston, AK1
Rauz, S1
Crompton, DO1
Schmidt, JG1
Lischka, G1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Keratoconjunctivitis

ArticleYear
Childhood blepharokeratoconjunctivitis: characterising a severe phenotype in white adolescents.
    The British journal of ophthalmology, 2012, Volume: 96, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Blepharitis; Child; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunosuppress

2012
Immuno-suppressive drug treatment of keratitis sicca, including an example of lichen planus of the conjunctiva.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery, 1968, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Conjunctivitis; Female; Humans; Keratoconjunctivitis; Liche

1968
[Ophthalmological symptomatology, therapy and prognosis of Fuch's and Lyell's syndromes].
    Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 1970, Volume: 157, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Body Weight; Corneal Opacity; Cortisone; Diagnosis, Differential; Entropion; Er

1970