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azathioprine and Pouchitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Pouchitis 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.

Pouchitis: Acute INFLAMMATION in the INTESTINAL MUCOSA of the continent ileal reservoir (or pouch) in patients who have undergone ILEOSTOMY and restorative proctocolectomy (PROCTOCOLECTOMY, RESTORATIVE).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Long-term tacrolimus therapy appears safe and effective in refractory IBD."1.33Tacrolimus is safe and effective in patients with severe steroid-refractory or steroid-dependent inflammatory bowel disease--a long-term follow-up. ( Baumgart, DC; Dignass, AU; Pintoffl, JP; Sturm, A; Wiedenmann, B, 2006)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Portela, F1
Ministro, P1
de Deus, J1
Cravo, M1
Cotter, J1
Duque, G1
Ferreira, F1
Rosa, B1
Ferreira, PL1
Dias, CC1
Magro, F1
Andersson, P1
Norblad, R1
Söderholm, JD1
Myrelid, P1
Herrlinger, K1
Stange, EF1
Baumgart, DC1
Pintoffl, JP1
Sturm, A1
Wiedenmann, B1
Dignass, AU1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Pouchitis

ArticleYear
[Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2004, Oct-15, Volume: 129, Issue:42

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aminosalicylic Acids; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents;

2004

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Pouchitis

ArticleYear
Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis: Surgical Intervention versus Immunomodulatory Therapy.
    Digestion, 2020, Volume: 101, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colon; Cross-Sectional Studies; Cyclosporine; Drug Therapy

2020
Ileorectal anastomosis in comparison with ileal pouch anal anastomosis in reconstructive surgery for ulcerative colitis--a single institution experience.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2014, Volume: 8, Issue:7

    Topics: Abdominal Neoplasms; Adenocarcinoma; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Anastomosis, Surgic

2014
Tacrolimus is safe and effective in patients with severe steroid-refractory or steroid-dependent inflammatory bowel disease--a long-term follow-up.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2006, Volume: 101, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Colectomy; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Drug Resistance; Female; F

2006