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azathioprine and Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous

azathioprine has been researched along with Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous in 19 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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" After a 2-month course of treatment with hydroxychloroquine dosage of 200 mg per day and a break of 3 months between courses, we observed a complete remission."1.43Unilateral unique Lupus tumidus: pathogenetic mystery and diagnostic problem. ( Bakardzhiev, I; Chokoeva, AA; Krasnaliev, I; Lotti, T; Tana, C; Tchernev, G; Wollina, U, 2016)
"Hypogonadism has been established as a cause of osteoporosis in males, and in this case would explain the occurrence of fractures in the absence of other major risk factors."1.31Osteoporosis with underlying connective tissue disease: an unusual case. ( De Silva, M; Prasad, R, 2002)
" The skin lesions responded dramatically to 100 mg of azathioprine sodium daily, flared when the drug treatment was discontinued, and again responded on reinstatement of the same dosage of azathioprine."1.27Successful treatment of generalized discoid skin lesions with azathioprine. Its use in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. ( Caughman, SW; Klippel, JH; Tsokos, GC, 1985)
"A patient with discoid lupus erythematosus is reported which turned into a mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) within five months."1.26[Development of "mixed connective tissue disease" (MCTD) from discoid lupus erythematosus]. ( Bauer, R; Orfanos, CE; Schultz-Ehrenburg, U, 1981)

Research

Studies (19)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199011 (57.89)18.7374
1990's2 (10.53)18.2507
2000's2 (10.53)29.6817
2010's3 (15.79)24.3611
2020's1 (5.26)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bardazzi, F1
Gallo, G1
Loi, C1
Misciali, C1
Patrizi, A1
Filippini, A1
Tedeschi, SK1
Massarotti, E1
Guan, H1
Fine, A1
Bermas, BL1
Costenbader, KH1
Bakardzhiev, I1
Chokoeva, AA1
Krasnaliev, I1
Tana, C1
Wollina, U1
Lotti, T1
Tchernev, G1
Knott, HM1
Martínez, JD1
Prasad, R1
De Silva, M1
Eisenbach, C1
Goeggelmann, C1
Flechtenmacher, C1
Stremmel, W1
Encke, J1
Bauer, R1
Schultz-Ehrenburg, U1
Orfanos, CE1
Callen, JP1
Tulokas, S1
Schulze, P1
Krupko, MI1
Gorbunov, VF1
Domaseva, TV1
Ashinoff, R1
Werth, VP1
Franks, AG1
Werth, V1
Franks, A1
Shehade, S1
van Joost, T1
Stolz, E1
Habets, W1
Notowicz, A1
Tsokos, GC1
Caughman, SW1
Klippel, JH1
Asamer, H1
Land, W1
Brendel, W1
Hopf, U1
Seifert, J1
Winkelmann, RK1

Reviews

3 reviews available for azathioprine and Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous

ArticleYear
Refractory palmo-plantar discoid lupus erythematosus successfully treated with mycophenolate mofetil: Unusual localization and literature review.
    Dermatologic therapy, 2021, Volume: 34, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Female; Hand; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Middle Aged; Mycophenolic Acid; Tr

2021
Treatment of cutaneous lesions in patients with lupus erythematosus.
    Dermatologic clinics, 1994, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antimalarials; Azathioprine; Combined Modality Therapy; Dapsone; Drug Thera

1994
[Indications and limits of long-term therapy with immunosuppressive (and cytostatic) agents in various chronic skin diseases].
    Zeitschrift fur arztliche Fortbildung, 1977, Jun-15, Volume: 71, Issue:12

    Topics: Arthritis, Reactive; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Cyclophosphamide; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Immun

1977

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous

ArticleYear
[Evaluation of the effectiveness of the imuran treatment of lupus erythematosus].
    Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii, 1977, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Evaluation; Female; Humans; Imm

1977

Other Studies

15 other studies available for azathioprine and Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous

ArticleYear
Specific systemic lupus erythematosus disease manifestations in the six months prior to conception are associated with similar disease manifestations during pregnancy.
    Lupus, 2015, Volume: 24, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Hydroxychloroquine; Logistic Models; Lupu

2015
Unilateral unique Lupus tumidus: pathogenetic mystery and diagnostic problem.
    Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2016, Volume: 166, Issue:7-8

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Chloroquine; Combined Modality Therapy; Dapson

2016
Innovative management of lupus erythematosus.
    Dermatologic clinics, 2010, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antimalarials; Azathioprine; C

2010
Osteoporosis with underlying connective tissue disease: an unusual case.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2002, Volume: 966

    Topics: 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; Accidental Falls; Adult; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Antibodies, Ant

2002
Severe cholestatic hepatitis caused by azathioprine.
    Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology, 2005, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Cholestasis, Intrahepatic; Humans; Liver

2005
[Development of "mixed connective tissue disease" (MCTD) from discoid lupus erythematosus].
    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 1981, Volume: 32, Issue:1

    Topics: Antibodies, Antinuclear; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Middle Aged; Mi

1981
[The activation of lupus in pregnancy and its successful immunological treatment].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 1994, Volume: 110, Issue:23-24

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anticonvulsants; Azathioprine; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Immunoglob

1994
Resistant discoid lupus erythematosus of palms and soles: successful treatment with azathioprine.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1988, Volume: 19, Issue:5 Pt 2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Drug Resistance; Female; Foot Dermatoses; Hand Dermat

1988
Treatment of discoid skin lesions with azathioprine.
    Archives of dermatology, 1986, Volume: 122, Issue:7

    Topics: Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Hydroxychloroquine; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Quinacrine

1986
Successful treatment of generalized discoid skin lesions with azathioprine.
    Archives of dermatology, 1986, Volume: 122, Issue:4

    Topics: Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Middle Aged

1986
[Chronic discoid lupus erythematosus; who is afraid of the red wolf?].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 1985, Apr-27, Volume: 129, Issue:17

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Antimalarials; Azathioprine; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Glossitis; Humans; Lupus Er

1985
Successful treatment of generalized discoid skin lesions with azathioprine. Its use in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Archives of dermatology, 1985, Volume: 121, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Sy

1985
[Successes and failures of immunosuppressive therapy in nephropathies].
    Medizinische Klinik, 1974, Nov-08, Volume: 69, Issue:45

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Cortisone; Cyclopho

1974
[Attempt for an induction of immune tolerance against horse IgG in men].
    Klinische Wochenschrift, 1970, Feb-15, Volume: 48, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antibodies; Antibody Formation; Antigens; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Female; Hemaggl

1970
Chronic discoid lupus in children.
    JAMA, 1968, Dec-02, Volume: 206, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Child; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Male

1968