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azathioprine and Laryngeal Edema

azathioprine has been researched along with Laryngeal Edema 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.

Laryngeal Edema: Abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues of any part of the LARYNX, commonly associated with laryngeal injuries and allergic reactions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can range from mild ulcerations, vocal cord paralysis, and edema to necrotizing vasculitis with airway obstruction."2.38Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus. ( MacKenzie, CR; Paget, SA; Stern, R; Teitel, AD, 1992)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ataya, A1
Faruqi, I1
Salgado, JC1
Teitel, AD1
MacKenzie, CR1
Stern, R1
Paget, SA1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Laryngeal Edema

ArticleYear
Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 1992, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Laryngeal Diseases; Laryngeal Edema; L

1992

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Laryngeal Edema

ArticleYear
A 41-year-old woman with shortness of breath and history of rash and recurrent laryngeal edema.
    Chest, 2015, Volume: 147, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Complement System Proteins; Disease Progression; Dyspnea; Female; Glucocorticoi

2015