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azathioprine and Leprosy, Cutaneous

azathioprine has been researched along with Leprosy, Cutaneous in 7 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.

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (71.43)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pretty, M1
Bifi, J1
Radhakrishnan, K1
Hashba, H1
DurĂ£es, SM1
Salles, Sde A1
Leite, VR1
Gazzeta, MO1
Mahajan, VK1
Sharma, NL1
Sharma, RC1
Sharma, A1
Marlowe, SN1
Hawksworth, RA1
Butlin, CR1
Nicholls, PG1
Lockwood, DN1
Verma, KK1
Srivastava, P1
Minz, A1
Verma, K1
Sunkad, M1
Athreya, SP1

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Leprosy, Cutaneous

ArticleYear
Clinical outcomes in a randomized controlled study comparing azathioprine and prednisolone versus prednisolone alone in the treatment of severe leprosy type 1 reactions in Nepal.
    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2004, Volume: 98, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Drug Therapy,

2004

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Leprosy, Cutaneous

ArticleYear
Systemic nocardiosis in a lepromatous leprosy patient with type 2 reaction.
    International journal of dermatology, 2018, Volume: 57, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Azathioprine; Biopsy, Needle; Clofazimine; Drug Therapy, Combination

2018
Azathioprine as a steroid sparing agent in leprosy type 2 reactions: report of nine cases.
    Leprosy review, 2011, Volume: 82, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Erythema Nodosum; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Le

2011
Pulse dexamethasone, oral steroids and azathioprine in the management of erythema nodosum leprosum.
    Leprosy review, 2003, Volume: 74, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Dexamethasone; Erythema Nodosum; Female; Humans; Leprost

2003
Role of azathioprine in preventing recurrences in a patient of recurrent erythema nodosum leprosum.
    Leprosy review, 2006, Volume: 77, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Administration Schedul

2006
Ref: Role of azathioprine in preventing recurrence of ENL in a patient--article by K K Verma et al. Lepr Rev (2006) 77: 225-229.
    Leprosy review, 2007, Volume: 78, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Erythema Nodosum; Humans; Leprostatic Agents; Leprosy, Lepromatous; Recurrence

2007
Azathioprine in controlling type 2 reactions in leprosy: a case report.
    Leprosy review, 2007, Volume: 78, Issue:3

    Topics: Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Erythema Nodosum; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents;

2007