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azathioprine and Stomach Ulcer

azathioprine has been researched along with Stomach Ulcer in 9 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.

Stomach Ulcer: Ulceration of the GASTRIC MUCOSA due to contact with GASTRIC JUICE. It is often associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI infection or consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 79-year-old female with pemphigus vulgaris developed a cytomegalovirus (CMV)-associated gastric ulcer whilst on standard immunosupression with azathioprine and prednisolone."3.71Cytomegalovirus-associated gastric ulcer in an immunosuppressed patient with pemphigus vulgaris. ( Orteu, CH; Orton, DI; Rustin, MH, 2001)
"Azathioprine was stopped and antibiotics started."1.36Gastric ulcers and swollen kidneys: a rare diagnosis complicating Crohn's disease. ( Lal, S; Ormerod, C; Sarkar, S; White, D; Woodcock, B, 2010)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (44.44)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (11.11)24.3611
2020's1 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Abbass, A1
Khalid, S1
Boppana, V1
Hanson, J1
Lin, H1
McCarthy, D1
Ormerod, C1
Sarkar, S1
Woodcock, B1
White, D1
Lal, S1
Tiesmeier, J1
Hinner, H1
Kraus, J1
Schuppert, F1
Akbulut, S1
Yavuz, B1
Köseoğlu, T1
Gököz, A1
Saritaş, U1
Montag, H1
Uberfuhr, P1
Reichart, B1
Welz, A1
Kreuzer, E1
Kemkes, BM1
Klinner, W1
Hammer, C1
Ertel, W1
Reichenspurner, H1
Gokel, M1
Land, W1
Franke, N1
Mathes, P1
Orton, DI1
Orteu, CH1
Rustin, MH1
Thomson, TJ1
Lie, TS1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Stomach Ulcer

ArticleYear
Advances in gastroenterology.
    The Practitioner, 1972, Volume: 209, Issue:252

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Colitis, Ulcerative; Diet; Disaccharides; Du

1972

Other Studies

8 other studies available for azathioprine and Stomach Ulcer

ArticleYear
Giant Gastric Ulcers: An Unusual Culprit.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2020, Volume: 65, Issue:10

    Topics: Azathioprine; Drug Substitution; Heart Transplantation; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Midd

2020
Gastric ulcers and swollen kidneys: a rare diagnosis complicating Crohn's disease.
    BMJ case reports, 2010, Sep-07, Volume: 2010

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azathioprine;

2010
[Chronic upper abdominal pain without improvement after using proton pump inhibitors].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2004, Jul-09, Volume: 129, Issue:28-29

    Topics: 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; Abdominal Pain; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Azathioprine; Duodenal U

2004
Crohn's disease with isolated esophagus and gastric involvement.
    The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, 2004, Volume: 15, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Crohn Disease; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Esophage

2004
[Azathioprine and its side effects].
    Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten, 1984, Dec-01, Volume: 59, Issue:23

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Gastrectomy; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Jaundice; Male; Methylprednisolone;

1984
[Report on a successful orthotopic cardiac transplantation in Germany].
    Klinische Wochenschrift, 1982, Dec-01, Volume: 60, Issue:23

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Creatinine; Cyclosporins; Dipyri

1982
Cytomegalovirus-associated gastric ulcer in an immunosuppressed patient with pemphigus vulgaris.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2001, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Antiviral Agents; Azathioprine; Cytomegalovirus Infections; Female; Ganciclovir; Humans; Immun

2001
[Immunosuppressive therapy in experimental and clinical liver transplantation].
    Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie, 1970, Aug-22, Volume: 95, Issue:34

    Topics: Anaphylaxis; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Depression, Chemica

1970