azathioprine has been researched along with Schizophrenia in 6 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.
Schizophrenia: A severe emotional disorder of psychotic depth characteristically marked by a retreat from reality with delusion formation, HALLUCINATIONS, emotional disharmony, and regressive behavior.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Accordingly, treatment of schizophrenia with an immunosuppressant might be of potential benefit." | 2.68 | Side effect profile of azathioprine in the treatment of chronic schizophrenic patients. ( Deckmann, M; Feraro, R; Gutman, J; Handzel, ZT; Kimhi, R; Levine, J; Levy, P; Leykin, I; Shinitzky, M, 1997) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 2 (33.33) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (16.67) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Bampton, T | 1 |
| Tibrewal, P | 1 |
| Kulkarni, S | 1 |
| Levine, J | 2 |
| Susnovski, M | 1 |
| Handzel, ZT | 2 |
| Leykin, I | 2 |
| Shinitzky, M | 2 |
| Gutman, J | 1 |
| Feraro, R | 1 |
| Levy, P | 1 |
| Kimhi, R | 1 |
| Deckmann, M | 1 |
| Laithwaite, JA | 1 |
| Baker, M | 2 |
| Hadler, NM | 1 |
| Whitaker, JN | 1 |
| Dunner, DL | 1 |
| Gerwin, RD | 1 |
| Decker, JL | 1 |
3 trials available for azathioprine and Schizophrenia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Side effect profile of azathioprine in the treatment of chronic schizophrenic patients.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Autoantibodies; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Female; Follow-Up S | 1997 |
Psychopathology in systemic lupus erythematosus. II. Relation to clinical observations, corticosteroid administration, and cerebrospinal fluid C4.
Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Affective Symptoms; Azathioprine; Brain Diseases; Centra | 1973 |
Psychopathology in systemic lupus erythematosus. I. Psychiatric observations.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affective Symptoms; Aspirin; Azathioprine; Brain Diseases; Clinical Trials as Top | 1973 |
3 other studies available for azathioprine and Schizophrenia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Clozapine and Azathioprine co-prescription: Is it safe?
Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Azathioprine; Clozapine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Male; Schiz | 2018 |
Treatment of schizophrenia with an immunosuppressant.
Topics: Autoimmunity; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia | 1994 |
Letter: Paraquat poisoning treated with immunosuppressants and potassium aminobenzoate.
Topics: Adult; Aminobenzoates; Azathioprine; Humans; Immunoglobulin G; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Paraq | 1975 |