azathioprine has been researched along with Radiation Pneumonitis 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.
Radiation Pneumonitis: Inflammation of the lung due to harmful effects of ionizing or non-ionizing radiation.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Treatment complications include radiation pneumonitis that may require therapy with corticosteroids which possess significant side effects." | 5.29 | Azathioprine as a steroid-sparing agent in radiation pneumonitis. ( Lillis, P; McCarty, MJ; Vukelja, SJ, 1996) |
| "Treatment complications include radiation pneumonitis that may require therapy with corticosteroids which possess significant side effects." | 1.29 | Azathioprine as a steroid-sparing agent in radiation pneumonitis. ( Lillis, P; McCarty, MJ; Vukelja, SJ, 1996) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| McCarty, MJ | 1 |
| Lillis, P | 1 |
| Vukelja, SJ | 1 |
1 other study available for azathioprine and Radiation Pneumonitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Azathioprine as a steroid-sparing agent in radiation pneumonitis.
Topics: Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Lung; Lung Neoplasms; Middle Aged; Radiation | 1996 |