azathioprine has been researched along with Postcommissurotomy Syndrome 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " In the second postoperative week, while being treated with monoclonal antibodies (OKT3), cyclosporine and azathioprine, he developed a postpericardiotomy syndrome and cardiac tamponade, which necessitated emergency pericardiocentesis." | 3.70 | Postpericardiotomy syndrome during intensive immunosuppression after cardiac transplantation. ( Charitos, CE; Kontoyannis, DA; Nanas, JN, 2000) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Charitos, CE | 1 |
| Kontoyannis, DA | 1 |
| Nanas, JN | 1 |
1 other study available for azathioprine and Postcommissurotomy Syndrome
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Postpericardiotomy syndrome during intensive immunosuppression after cardiac transplantation.
Topics: Adolescent; Azathioprine; Cardiac Tamponade; Cardiomyopathy, Dilated; Cyclosporine; Drug Therapy, Co | 2000 |