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azathioprine and Scleroderma, Diffuse

azathioprine has been researched along with Scleroderma, Diffuse 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.

Scleroderma, Diffuse: A rapid onset form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with progressive widespread SKIN thickening over the arms, the legs and the trunk, resulting in stiffness and disability.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We report a case of a 70-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis and psoriasis vulgaris and was treated with oral azathioprine (50 mg/d) and prednisolone (10 mg/d), topical corticosteroids, and calcipotriols."4.31Case of systemic sclerosis overlapping with psoriasis. ( Hua, X; Rao, L; Tan, H; Xie, Y; Zhou, P, 2023)

Research

Studies (4)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Xie, Y1
Hua, X1
Tan, H1
Rao, L1
Zhou, P1
Nevskaya, T1
Zheng, B1
Baxter, CA1
Ramey, DR1
Pope, JE1
Baron, M1
Suto, M1
Nagai, Y1
Hasegawa, M1
Handa, H1
Ishikawa, O1
Santiago, M1
de Castro, DO1
Costa, CA1
Passos, ES1
Paixão, A1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Scleroderma, Diffuse

ArticleYear
Case of systemic sclerosis overlapping with psoriasis.
    International journal of rheumatic diseases, 2023, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Prednisolone; Psoriasis; Scleroderma, Diffuse; Scleroderma, Syst

2023
Skin improvement is a surrogate for favourable changes in other organ systems in early diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2020, Jul-01, Volume: 59, Issue:7

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Azathioprine; Disease Progression; Female; Heart; Humans; Immunosupp

2020
Azathioprine-induced pure red cell aplasia in a systemic sclerosis patient with interstitial pneumonia.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2011, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Red-Cell

2011
Keloidal scleroderma.
    Clinical rheumatology, 2004, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Keloid; Penicillamine; Scleroderma, Diffu

2004