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azathioprine and Silicosis

azathioprine has been researched along with Silicosis 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.

Silicosis: A form of pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of dust containing crystalline form of SILICON DIOXIDE, usually in the form of quartz. Amorphous silica is relatively nontoxic.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Costallat, LT1
De Capitani, EM1
Zambon, L1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Silicosis

ArticleYear
Pulmonary silicosis and systemic lupus erythematosus in men: a report of two cases.
    Joint bone spine, 2002, Volume: 69, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents;

2002