azathioprine has been researched along with Osteoporotic Fractures 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.
Osteoporotic Fractures: Breaks in bones resulting from low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration characteristic of OSTEOPOROSIS.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " These studies provide a compelling case for a re-evaluation of the long-term use of glucocorticoids in SLE, focusing on minimizing glucocorticoid exposure as part of the strategy to improve long-term outcomes." | 2.55 | It hasn't gone away: the problem of glucocorticoid use in lupus remains. ( Apostolopoulos, D; Morand, EF, 2017) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Apostolopoulos, D | 1 |
| Morand, EF | 1 |
1 review available for azathioprine and Osteoporotic Fractures
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
It hasn't gone away: the problem of glucocorticoid use in lupus remains.
Topics: Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cata | 2017 |