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azathioprine and Pulmonary Consumption

azathioprine has been researched along with Pulmonary Consumption in 20 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 48 year old patient with active Crohn's disease presented with bilateral nodules over his lungs resembling malignant metastasis."1.32Mycobacterium xenopi infection in an immunosuppressed patient with Crohn's disease. ( Majoor, CJ; Schreurs, AJ; Weers-Pothoff, G, 2004)

Research

Studies (20)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199012 (60.00)18.7374
1990's2 (10.00)18.2507
2000's2 (10.00)29.6817
2010's4 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chan, W1
Shim, HH1
Ng, SC1
Liu, J1
Inglis, C1
Greveson, K1
Baraty, B1
Haifer, C1
Leong, RWL1
Reenaers, C1
Belaiche, J1
Louis, E1
Ramos, A1
García, R1
Sanz, J1
Daza, RM1
Molnár, T1
Gyulai, C1
Nagy, F1
Lonovics, J1
Majoor, CJ1
Schreurs, AJ1
Weers-Pothoff, G1
Ozerova, LV1
Millar, JW1
Horne, NW1
Riska, H1
Kuhlbäck, B1
Trnka, L1
Kvapilová, M1
Mison, P1
Dohmen, BM1
Loos, U1
Ala, FA1
Shearman, DJ1
Yamamura, Y2
Ogawa, Y1
Yamagata, H1
Lakshiminarayan, S1
Sahn, SA1
Laatikainen, L1
Erkkilä, H1
Leonhardt, P1
Zochert, J1
Chebat, J1
Gluckman, JC1
Legrain, M1
Kuss, R1
Dormont, J1
Schwarzenberg, L1
Krebs, P1
Abel, H1
Schönberger, W1
Byun, JM1
Lee, CK1
Rhee, SY1
Kim, HJ1
Kim, JW1
Shim, JJ1
Jang, JY1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Pulmonary Consumption

ArticleYear
[Sarcoidosis: diagnosis, clinical aspects, course and therapy].
    Problemy tuberkuleza, 1995, Issue:4

    Topics: Azathioprine; Beclomethasone; Diagnosis, Differential; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunosuppressive Ag

1995

Other Studies

19 other studies available for azathioprine and Pulmonary Consumption

ArticleYear
A Global Survey of Gastroenterologists' Travel Advice to Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Immunosuppressive Agents and Management of Those Visiting Tuberculosis-Endemic Areas.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2018, Nov-15, Volume: 12, Issue:11

    Topics: Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Azathioprine; Diarrhea; Directive Counseling; Endemic Diseases; G

2018
Should patients under long-term anti-TNF therapies be followed for tuberculosis contamination?
    Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2010, Volume: 16, Issue:8

    Topics: Adalimumab; Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Azathioprine; Colitis,

2010
[Radiological deterioration in a patient with cavitary lung lesion].
    Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica, 2011, Volume: 29, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; Breast Implantation; Disease Progression;

2011
Mycobacteria and inflammatory bowel diseases: a cumulative association due to immunosuppressive therapy?
    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 2002, Volume: 37, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Radiography, Thorac

2002
Mycobacterium xenopi infection in an immunosuppressed patient with Crohn's disease.
    Thorax, 2004, Volume: 59, Issue:7

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Immunocompro

2004
Tuberculosis in immunosuppressed patients.
    Lancet (London, England), 1979, Jun-02, Volume: 1, Issue:8127

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Chlorambucil; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressio

1979
Tuberculosis and kidney transplantation.
    Acta medica Scandinavica, 1979, Volume: 205, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antitubercular Agents; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Kidney T

1979
Influence of immunosuppression on the action of antimycobacterial drugs in experimental tuberculosis. I. Effects of isoniazid, rifampicin and streptomycin on the survival of tuberculous mice immunosuppressed by azathioprine (Imuran).
    Chemotherapy, 1976, Volume: 22, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Immunosu

1976
[Chemiluminescence of alveolar macrophages in pneumonia].
    Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany), 1990, Volume: 44 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Azathioprine; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; Humans; Luminescent

1990
A case of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and Landry-Guillain-Barré syndrome.
    Acta haematologica, 1965, Volume: 34, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Antitubercular Agents; Azathioprine; Blood Sedimentation; Cere

1965
Prevention of tuberculous cavity formation by immunosuppressive drugs.
    The American review of respiratory disease, 1968, Volume: 98, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Dactinomycin; Fluorouracil; Immunosuppressive Agents; Merca

1968
Tuberculosis in a patient after renal transplantation.
    Tubercle, 1973, Volume: 54, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Bacteriuria; Ethambutol; Humans; Isoniazid; Kidney Transplantation; Male; Mycob

1973
Steroid drugs in chest disease.
    British medical journal, 1972, May-20, Volume: 2, Issue:5811

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Asthma; Azathioprine; Humans; Hydrocortisone;

1972
Serpiginous choroiditis.
    The British journal of ophthalmology, 1974, Volume: 58, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Antitubercular Agents; Azathioprine; Choroiditis; Cicatrix; Cytarabine; Female; Fluorescein A

1974
[3-year observation of Wegener's graunlomatosis].
    Zeitschrift fur Erkrankungen der Atmungsorgane, 1974, Volume: 140, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Bone Marrow Examination; Diagnosis, Differential; Follow-Up Studies; Granulomat

1974
[Infectious pulmonary complications observed after renal transplantation (analysis of 104 cases)].
    Annales de medecine interne, 1973, Volume: 124, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Immunosuppressive Agents; Kidney Transplantation; Lung Diseases;

1973
[Immunosuppressive treatment for heterologous cardiac transplantation. Its possible efficacy in a rejection crisis].
    Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux, 1969, Volume: 62, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Betamethasone; Dexamethasone; Glucocorticoids; Graft Rejection; Heart Transpl

1969
[Therapy of Boeck's sarcoidosis using immunosuppressive substances. Experience with azathioprine (Imurel)].
    Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift (1950), 1969, Oct-31, Volume: 111, Issue:44

    Topics: Azathioprine; Biopsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Liver; Male; Middle Aged; Radiography

1969
The risk of tuberculosis in Korean patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving tumor necrosis factor-α blockers.
    Journal of Korean medical science, 2015, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Cohort Studies; Colitis, Ulc

2015