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azathioprine and Tumour Lysis Syndrome

azathioprine has been researched along with Tumour Lysis Syndrome 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"His tacrolimus dosage was decreased, and azathioprine was discontinued."1.33Tumor lysis syndrome associated with reduced immunosuppression in a lung transplant recipient. ( Deel, C; Hellman, RN; Khan, BA, 2006)

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
Khan, BA1
Deel, C1
Hellman, RN1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Tumour Lysis Syndrome

ArticleYear
Tumor lysis syndrome associated with reduced immunosuppression in a lung transplant recipient.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2006, Volume: 81, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Liver Transplantation; Lymphopr

2006