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azathioprine and Proctitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Proctitis in 10 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.

Proctitis: INFLAMMATION of the MUCOUS MEMBRANE of the RECTUM, the distal end of the large intestine (INTESTINE, LARGE).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A double-blind therapeutic trial of azathioprine in 20 patients with acute proctocolitis was performed over a 3-month period."9.04Double-blind comparison of the effectiveness of azathioprine and sulfasalazine in idiopathic proctocolitis. Preliminary report. ( Babbini, M; Caprilli, R; Carratù, R, 1975)
"Efficacy of azathioprine (AZA) in refractory ulcerative proctitis (UP) is unknown."7.85Azathioprine for refractory ulcerative proctitis: A retrospective multicenter study. ( Bouguen, G; Bretagne, JF; Conroy, G; Delobel, JB; Mallet, AL; Peyrin-Biroulet, L; Roblin, X; Siproudhis, L, 2017)
"A double-blind therapeutic trial of azathioprine in 20 patients with acute proctocolitis was performed over a 3-month period."5.04Double-blind comparison of the effectiveness of azathioprine and sulfasalazine in idiopathic proctocolitis. Preliminary report. ( Babbini, M; Caprilli, R; Carratù, R, 1975)
"Efficacy of azathioprine (AZA) in refractory ulcerative proctitis (UP) is unknown."3.85Azathioprine for refractory ulcerative proctitis: A retrospective multicenter study. ( Bouguen, G; Bretagne, JF; Conroy, G; Delobel, JB; Mallet, AL; Peyrin-Biroulet, L; Roblin, X; Siproudhis, L, 2017)
"Although some ulcerative colitis (UC) patients are diagnosed when they do not have any UC-related symptoms, clinical features and prognosis of UC diagnosed in asymptomatic patients remain unclear."1.40Clinical features and course of ulcerative colitis diagnosed in asymptomatic subjects. ( Byeon, JS; Jung, KW; Kim, J; Kim, JH; Kim, JW; Kim, KJ; Kim, SO; Myung, SJ; Park, SH; Park, SK; Yang, DH; Yang, SK; Ye, BD, 2014)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (30.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (20.00)29.6817
2010's4 (40.00)24.3611
2020's1 (10.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dubois, E1
Moens, A1
Geelen, R1
Sabino, J1
Ferrante, M1
Vermeire, S1
Andersson, P1
Norblad, R1
Söderholm, JD1
Myrelid, P1
Park, SK1
Ye, BD1
Yang, SK1
Kim, SO1
Kim, J1
Kim, JW1
Park, SH1
Yang, DH1
Jung, KW1
Kim, KJ1
Byeon, JS1
Myung, SJ1
Kim, JH1
Mallet, AL1
Bouguen, G1
Conroy, G1
Roblin, X1
Delobel, JB1
Bretagne, JF1
Siproudhis, L1
Peyrin-Biroulet, L1
Büning, C1
Geissler, N1
Prager, M1
Sturm, A1
Baumgart, DC1
Büttner, J1
Bühner, S1
Haas, V1
Lochs, H1
Kruis, W1
Schreiber, S1
Seksik, P1
Daniel, F1
Marteau, P1
Beaugerie, L1
Cosnes, J1
McCarthy, CF1
Fahrländer, H1
Caprilli, R1
Carratù, R1
Babbini, M1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Proctitis

ArticleYear
[Refractory proctitis].
    Gastroenterologie clinique et biologique, 2007, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Algorithms; Anesthetics, Local; Antibodies, Monoclona

2007

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Proctitis

ArticleYear
Double-blind comparison of the effectiveness of azathioprine and sulfasalazine in idiopathic proctocolitis. Preliminary report.
    The American journal of digestive diseases, 1975, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Clinical Trials as Topic; Colitis; Dru

1975

Other Studies

8 other studies available for azathioprine and Proctitis

ArticleYear
Long-term outcomes of patients with ulcerative proctitis: Analysis from a large referral centre cohort.
    United European gastroenterology journal, 2020, Volume: 8, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Biological Factors; Colitis, Ulcerative; Drug Resista

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
Clinical features and course of ulcerative colitis diagnosed in asymptomatic subjects.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2014, Volume: 8, Issue:10

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Asymptomatic Diseases

2014
Azathioprine for refractory ulcerative proctitis: A retrospective multicenter study.
    Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver, 2017, Volume: 49, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Child; Colectomy; Colitis, Ulcerative; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female;

2017
Increased small intestinal permeability in ulcerative colitis: rather genetic than environmental and a risk factor for extensive disease?
    Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2012, Volume: 18, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Case-Control Studies; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colon; Female; Genetic Predispositio

2012
[Ulcerative colitis. Maintenance therapy].
    Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie, 2004, Volume: 42, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Administration, Rectal; Aminosalicylic Acids; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-St

2004
Drug management of inflammatory bowel disease.
    Irish medical journal, 1983, Volume: 76, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antidiarrheals; Azathio

1983
[Chronic-inflammatory intestinal diseases. Clinical picture, complications, differential diagnosis and nonsurgical therapy].
    Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen, 1977, Volume: 48, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Diagnosi

1977