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azathioprine and Periapical Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Periapical Diseases 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.

Periapical Diseases: Diseases of the PERIAPICAL TISSUE surrounding the root of the tooth, which is distinguished from DENTAL PULP DISEASES inside the TOOTH ROOT.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive drug that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis."1.35Rapid periapical bone destruction during endodontic treatment of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. ( Hwang, IN; Hwang, YC; Oh, WM; Son, HH, 2008)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Oh, WM1
Hwang, IN1
Son, HH1
Hwang, YC1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Periapical Diseases

ArticleYear
Rapid periapical bone destruction during endodontic treatment of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
    Journal of endodontics, 2008, Volume: 34, Issue:10

    Topics: Acute Disease; Alveolar Bone Loss; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Rheuma

2008