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azathioprine and Malabsorption Syndromes

azathioprine has been researched along with Malabsorption Syndromes in 11 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.

Malabsorption Syndromes: General term for a group of MALNUTRITION syndromes caused by failure of normal INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Microscopic colitis is a common cause of chronic watery diarrhea with a great impact on patient quality of life."2.66Treatment of microscopic colitis: the role of budesonide and new alternatives for refractory patients. ( Casanova, MJ; Gisbert, JP; Rojo, E, 2020)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19909 (81.82)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (9.09)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (9.09)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rojo, E1
Casanova, MJ1
Gisbert, JP1
Ziegler, TR1
Fernández-Estívariz, C1
Gu, LH1
Fried, MW1
Leader, LM1
Cello, JP1
Dollinger, HC1
Fausa, O1
Goligher, JC1
de Dombal, FT1
Burton, I1
Schulz, HJ1
Reitzig, P1
Lisewski, G1
Dietze, F1
Hagedorn, M1
Maas, D1
Bilger, R1
Mittermayer, C1
Ginn, HE1
Rogers, AI1
Hillman, HS1

Reviews

5 reviews available for azathioprine and Malabsorption Syndromes

ArticleYear
Treatment of microscopic colitis: the role of budesonide and new alternatives for refractory patients.
    Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 2020, Volume: 112, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antidiarrheals; Antimetabolites; Azathioprine; Bi

2020
[Treatment of Crohn's disease and the sequelae of small intestinal resection].
    Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 1972, Aug-10, Volume: 92, Issue:21

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Diet Therapy; Humans; Intestine, Small; Malabs

1972
Crohn's disease, with special reference to surgical management.
    Progress in surgery, 1972, Volume: 10

    Topics: Abdomen; Anus Diseases; Azathioprine; Barium Sulfate; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Diagnosis,

1972
Late medical complications of renal transplantation.
    Archives of internal medicine, 1969, Volume: 123, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Allopurinol; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Bone Diseases; Diabe

1969
Therapeutic considerations in selected forms of acute and chronic liver disease.
    The Medical clinics of North America, 1971, Volume: 55, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Age Factors; Alcoholism; Azathioprine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Chroni

1971

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Malabsorption Syndromes

ArticleYear
Severe villus atrophy and chronic malabsorption induced by azathioprine.
    Gastroenterology, 2003, Volume: 124, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Atrophy; Azathioprine; Carrier Proteins; Chronic Disease; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4; Duodenum; H

2003
Cholestasis in ulcerative colitis. Long term complications and medical therapy.
    Gastroenterology, 1977, Volume: 73, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Bile Acids and Salts; Cholangitis; Cholel

1977
[Malabsorption--clinical aspects and therapy of resorption disorders].
    Zeitschrift fur Allgemeinmedizin, 1972, Dec-20, Volume: 48, Issue:35

    Topics: Azathioprine; Diet Therapy; Humans; Malabsorption Syndromes; Niacinamide; Penicillamine; Prednisolon

1972
[Malabsorption syndrome and intestinal pseudoobstruction in primary vascular and heart amyloidosis].
    Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten, 1973, Volume: 33, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Amyloidosis; Antibody Formation; Antigen-Antibody Complex; Azathioprine; Chloramphenicol; Cys

1973
[Papulosis atrophicans maligna (Köhlmeier-Degos) and Wegener's granulomatosis in a sister and brother (author's transl)].
    Medizinische Klinik, 1974, May-24, Volume: 69, Issue:21

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aged; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Diet Therapy; Female; Glutens; Granul

1974
Intestinal malabsorption with subtotal villous atrophy unresponsive to a gluten-free diet but responding to immunosuppressive therapy.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1972, Jul-08, Volume: 2, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Atrophy; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Diet Therapy; Drug Hypersensitivity; Glutens; Humans; Intestin

1972