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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " 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% |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
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 |