azathioprine has been researched along with Varices in 2 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.
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" These observations strongly suggest an association between chronic use of azathioprine and the development of venous congestion of the liver with sinusoidal dilatation, eventually resulting in chronic liver disease." | 1.27 | Hepatic sinusoidal dilatation with portal hypertension during azathioprine treatment after kidney transplantation. ( Assmann, KM; Deckers, PF; Driessen, WM; Gerlag, PG; Lobatto, S; Schröder, E; Van Haelst, UJ; Van Hooff, JP, 1985) |
Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
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pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
Authors | Studies |
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Degheili, JA | 1 |
El-Asmar, JM | 1 |
Bustros, GD | 1 |
Mansour, MM | 1 |
Nasr, RW | 1 |
Gerlag, PG | 1 |
Lobatto, S | 1 |
Driessen, WM | 1 |
Deckers, PF | 1 |
Van Hooff, JP | 1 |
Schröder, E | 1 |
Assmann, KM | 1 |
Van Haelst, UJ | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Varices
Article | Year |
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Bleeding Scrotal Varicosity Secondary to Behçet Disease.
Topics: Azathioprine; Behcet Syndrome; Colchicine; Hemorrhage; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Platelet Aggregati | 2020 |
Hepatic sinusoidal dilatation with portal hypertension during azathioprine treatment after kidney transplantation.
Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Esophagus; Female; Humans; Hypertension | 1985 |