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azathioprine and Meniere Disease

azathioprine has been researched along with Meniere Disease 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.

Meniere Disease: A disease of the inner ear (LABYRINTH) that is characterized by fluctuating SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS; TINNITUS; episodic VERTIGO; and aural fullness. It is the most common form of endolymphatic hydrops.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Medical therapy of Meniere's disease is geared not only toward the differential diagnosis that has led to Meniere's disease and the supportive therapy for the physical manifestations of the disease but also for the psychologic sequelae of the disease such as mild-to-moderate situational depression and even chronic depression."1.31Medical management of Meniere's disease. ( Sajjadi, H, 2002)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sajjadi, H1
Pyykkö, I1
Ishizaki, H1
Peltomaa, M1

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Meniere Disease

ArticleYear
Azathioprine with cortisone in treatment of hearing loss in only hearing ear.
    Acta oto-laryngologica. Supplementum, 1997, Volume: 529

    Topics: Audiometry, Pure-Tone; Azathioprine; Cochlear Diseases; Deafness; Drug Therapy, Combination; Hearing

1997

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Meniere Disease

ArticleYear
Medical management of Meniere's disease.
    Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 2002, Volume: 35, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antiemetics; Azathioprine;

2002