azathioprine has been researched along with Varicose Veins 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.
Varicose Veins: Enlarged and tortuous VEINS.
| 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 Varicose Veins
| 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 |