azathioprine has been researched along with Leprosy in 5 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.
Leprosy: A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Randomised controlled trial adding azathioprine to steroid treatment for leprosy reactions." | 9.24 | AZALEP a randomized controlled trial of azathioprine to treat leprosy nerve damage and Type 1 reactions in India: Main findings. ( Darlong, J; Govindharaj, P; John, AS; Kurian, R; Lockwood, DN; Sundarrao, P, 2017) |
| "Randomised controlled trial adding azathioprine to steroid treatment for leprosy reactions." | 5.24 | AZALEP a randomized controlled trial of azathioprine to treat leprosy nerve damage and Type 1 reactions in India: Main findings. ( Darlong, J; Govindharaj, P; John, AS; Kurian, R; Lockwood, DN; Sundarrao, P, 2017) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3 (60.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (40.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Lockwood, DN | 1 |
| Darlong, J | 1 |
| Govindharaj, P | 1 |
| Kurian, R | 1 |
| Sundarrao, P | 1 |
| John, AS | 1 |
| Schram, ME | 1 |
| Borgonjen, RJ | 1 |
| Bik, CM | 1 |
| van der Schroeff, JG | 1 |
| van Everdingen, JJ | 1 |
| Spuls, PI | 1 |
| McLeod, JG | 2 |
| Hargrave, JC | 2 |
| Gye, RS | 2 |
| Pollard, JD | 2 |
| Walsh, JC | 1 |
| Little, JM | 1 |
| Booth, GC | 2 |
| Loewenthal, J | 1 |
| Adu, D | 1 |
| Evans, DB | 1 |
| Millard, PR | 1 |
| Calne, RY | 1 |
| Shwe, T | 1 |
| Jopling, WH | 1 |
1 review available for azathioprine and Leprosy
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Off-label use of azathioprine in dermatology: a systematic review.
Topics: Azathioprine; Dermatologic Agents; Female; Humans; Leprosy; Male; Off-Label Use; Randomized Controll | 2011 |
1 trial available for azathioprine and Leprosy
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
AZALEP a randomized controlled trial of azathioprine to treat leprosy nerve damage and Type 1 reactions in India: Main findings.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Im | 2017 |
3 other studies available for azathioprine and Leprosy
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Nerve grafting in leprosy.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Australia; Azathioprine; Child; Female; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Lepros | 1975 |
Use of immunosuppressive agents in human nerve grafting.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Humans; Leprosy; Median Nerve; Methods; Peripheral Nerve Injuries; | 1972 |
Renal transplantation in leprosy.
Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Graft Rejection; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Immunosuppression Therapy; Kidney Fail | 1973 |