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azathioprine and Optic Atrophy

azathioprine has been researched along with Optic Atrophy in 1 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.

Optic Atrophy: Atrophy of the optic disk which may be congenital or acquired. This condition indicates a deficiency in the number of nerve fibers which arise in the RETINA and converge to form the OPTIC DISK; OPTIC NERVE; OPTIC CHIASM; and optic tracts. GLAUCOMA; ISCHEMIA; inflammation, a chronic elevation of intracranial pressure, toxins, optic nerve compression, and inherited conditions (see OPTIC ATROPHIES, HEREDITARY) are relatively common causes of this condition.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Neuromyelitis optica is a rare, severe idiopathic disease that predominantly involves optic nerves and spinal cord."1.39Unusual manifestations of pediatric neuromyelitis optica. ( Kiresi, D; Yavuz, H, 2013)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yavuz, H1
Kiresi, D1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Optic Atrophy

ArticleYear
Unusual manifestations of pediatric neuromyelitis optica.
    Journal of child neurology, 2013, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Brain; Choline; Diagnosis, Differential; Disease

2013