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azathioprine and Optic Neuritis

azathioprine has been researched along with Optic Neuritis in 15 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 Neuritis: Inflammation of the optic nerve. Commonly associated conditions include autoimmune disorders such as MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, infections, and granulomatous diseases. Clinical features include retro-orbital pain that is aggravated by eye movement, loss of color vision, and contrast sensitivity that may progress to severe visual loss, an afferent pupillary defect (Marcus-Gunn pupil), and in some instances optic disc hyperemia and swelling. Inflammation may occur in the portion of the nerve within the globe (neuropapillitis or anterior optic neuritis) or the portion behind the globe (retrobulbar neuritis or posterior optic neuritis).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Azathioprine was the treatment prescribed in the four patients with NMOSD."1.51Inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system in Niger. ( Adehossi Omar, É; Assadeck, H; Douma Maiga, D; Hassane Djibo, F; Mamadou, Z; Toudou Daouda, M, 2019)
"A new colonoscopy showed moderate ulcerative colitis activity and the patient was declared as a steroid nonresponder."1.42Irreversible optic neuritis after infliximab treatment in a patient with ulcerative colitis. ( Akrawi, N; Clemmensen, K; Stawowy, M, 2015)
"Optic neuritis in Wegener's granulomatosis without signs of orbital involvement is rare and most likely caused by occlusive vasculitis of the vasa nervorum."1.39Successful remission induction with a combination therapy of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, and steroids in a patient with refractory optic neuritis in Wegener's granulomatosis. ( Holbach, L; Huchzermeyer, C; Mardin, C; Rech, J; Schett, G; Zwerina, J, 2013)
"Relapsing polychondritis is a rare disorder of uncertain origin characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage."1.28[Relapsing polychondritis in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome]. ( Egami, K; Honda, J; Matsuo, K; Naitoh, K; Nakamura, E; Natori, H; Osabe, S; Tanaka, K; Utsunomiya, I; Yoshida, K, 1990)

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (13.33)18.7374
1990's3 (20.00)18.2507
2000's4 (26.67)29.6817
2010's5 (33.33)24.3611
2020's1 (6.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ssemmanda, S1
Musubire, AK1
Wong, YYM1
Hacohen, Y1
Armangue, T1
Wassmer, E1
Verhelst, H1
Hemingway, C1
van Pelt, ED1
Catsman-Berrevoets, CE1
Hintzen, RQ1
Deiva, K1
Lim, MJ1
Rostásy, K1
Neuteboom, RF1
Assadeck, H1
Toudou Daouda, M1
Adehossi Omar, É1
Mamadou, Z1
Hassane Djibo, F1
Douma Maiga, D1
Alam, M1
Haq, MAU1
Iqbal, A1
Ullah, K1
Nabi, D1
Clemmensen, K1
Akrawi, N1
Stawowy, M1
Pareja-Esteban, J1
Gutiérrez-Solana, S1
Cedazo, M1
Sánchez-Cordón, B1
Gamo-Gallego, M1
Teus, MA1
Huchzermeyer, C1
Mardin, C1
Holbach, L1
Zwerina, J1
Schett, G1
Rech, J1
García-Gómez, PJ1
Belzunce, A1
Salinas Alamán, A1
Heras, H1
Sádaba, LM1
Krämer, M1
Baumgärtel, MW1
Neuen-Jacob, E1
Berlit, P1
Reder, AT1
Antel, JP1
Aulhorn, E1
Hennerici, M1
Kampik, A1
Schmidt, D1
Schmidt, R1
Friedburg, D1
Purvin, VA1
Chioran, G1
García-Tortosa, C1
Amrani, Y1
Casado, A1
Muñoz, FJ1
Vázquez, J1
Itoyama, Y1
Fujihara, K1
Nakashima, I1
Misu, T1
Fujimori, T1
Sato, S1
Tanaka, K1
Nakamura, E1
Naitoh, K1
Utsunomiya, I1
Matsuo, K1
Osabe, S1
Honda, J1
Yoshida, K1
Egami, K1
Natori, H1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Fatigue Treatment in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea[NCT01563900]0 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-02-29Withdrawn (stopped due to Was unable to recruit subjects)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Optic Neuritis

ArticleYear
[Multiple sclerosis--recent advances in pathogenesis and treatment].
    No to shinkei = Brain and nerve, 2002, Volume: 54, Issue:1

    Topics: Autoimmunity; Azathioprine; Cytokines; Glatiramer Acetate; Humans; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; Imm

2002

Other Studies

14 other studies available for azathioprine and Optic Neuritis

ArticleYear
Different clinical phenotypes of AQP4-IgG positive NMOSD in two first degree relatives.
    BMC neurology, 2023, Sep-04, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Female; Gadolinium; HIV Infections; Humans; Immunoglobulin

2023
Paediatric acute disseminated encephalomyelitis followed by optic neuritis: disease course, treatment response and outcome.
    European journal of neurology, 2018, Volume: 25, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Child; Child, Preschool; Disease Progression; Encephalomye

2018
Inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system in Niger.
    Revue neurologique, 2019, Volume: 175, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Central Nervous System Diseases; Demyelinating Diseases; Disability Evalu

2019
Sequential Optic Neuritis: A Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder.
    Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 2019, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Aquaporin 4; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulin G; Neuromyelit

2019
Irreversible optic neuritis after infliximab treatment in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 2015, Volume: 50, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Blindness; Colitis, Ulcerative; Drug Therapy, Combination; Gastrointestinal Age

2015
[Hypertrophic pachymeningitis and ophthalmological disturbances: description of two case reports].
    Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia, 2008, Volume: 83, Issue:8

    Topics: Abducens Nerve Diseases; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Azathioprine; Cranial Nerves; Dura Mater; F

2008
Successful remission induction with a combination therapy of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, and steroids in a patient with refractory optic neuritis in Wegener's granulomatosis.
    Clinical rheumatology, 2013, Volume: 32 Suppl 1

    Topics: Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Dose-Response Relationship,

2013
[Bilateral recurrent autoimmune optical neuropathy in childhood].
    Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia, 2006, Volume: 81, Issue:10

    Topics: Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Child; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Optic Neuritis;

2006
[Myalgia in Neuro-Behçet's disease. Medication side effects or expression of underlying disease].
    Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2008, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Behcet Syndrome; Biopsy; Brain Diseases; Cyclosporine; Dose-Response Relationsh

2008
Clinical spectrum of multiple sclerosis.
    Neurologic clinics, 1983, Volume: 1, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Age Factors; Azathioprine; Brain Diseas

1983
[Summary of a round table discussion on the therapy of optic nerve neuritis].
    Fortschritte der Ophthalmologie : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft, 1983, Volume: 80, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Humans; Multiple Sclerosis; Optic Neuritis

1983
Recurrent neuroretinitis.
    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1994, Volume: 112, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Fundus Oculi; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Male; Optic D

1994
[Blood levels of soluble ICAM-1 in patients with multiple sclerosis].
    Revista de neurologia, 1998, Volume: 26, Issue:154

    Topics: Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Humans; Immunologic Factors; Immunosuppressive Agents; Intercellu

1998
[Relapsing polychondritis in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome].
    [Rinsho ketsueki] The Japanese journal of clinical hematology, 1990, Volume: 31, Issue:11

    Topics: Azathioprine; Dapsone; gamma-Globulins; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Optic

1990