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azathioprine and Pellagra

azathioprine has been researched along with Pellagra in 4 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.

Pellagra: A disease due to deficiency of NIACIN, a B-complex vitamin, or its precursor TRYPTOPHAN. It is characterized by scaly DERMATITIS which is often associated with DIARRHEA and DEMENTIA (the three D's).

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (75.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Milanesi, N1
Gola, M1
Francalanci, S1
Zhao, C1
Liu, T1
Ma, C1
Li, H1
Li, Z1
Guo, J1
Oliveira, A1
Sanches, M1
Selores, M1
Jarrett, P1
Duffill, M1
Oakley, A1
Smith, A1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Pellagra

ArticleYear
Azathioprine-induced pellagra in neuromyelitis optica: A case report and review of literature.
    Multiple sclerosis and related disorders, 2018, Volume: 25

    Topics: Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Middle Aged; Neuromyelitis Optica; Pellagra;

2018

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Pellagra

ArticleYear
Photosensitivity in drug induced pellagra.
    Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia, 2019, Volume: 154, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Age

2019
Azathioprine-induced pellagra.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2011, Volume: 38, Issue:10

    Topics: Azathioprine; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Middle Aged; Niacin; Pellagra

2011
Pellagra, azathioprine and inflammatory bowel disease.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1997, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Niac

1997