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azathioprine and Vitamin D Deficiency

azathioprine has been researched along with Vitamin D Deficiency in 3 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.

Vitamin D Deficiency: A nutritional condition produced by a deficiency of VITAMIN D in the diet, insufficient production of vitamin D in the skin, inadequate absorption of vitamin D from the diet, or abnormal conversion of vitamin D to its bioactive metabolites. It is manifested clinically as RICKETS in children and OSTEOMALACIA in adults. (From Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p1406)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with IBD."1.48Clinical factors are associated with vitamin D levels in IBD patients: A retrospective analysis. ( Glass, Ä; Huth, A; Lamprecht, G; Reiner, J; Schäffler, H; Schmidt, M, 2018)
"Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 86."1.46Bone density in pediatric Crohn's disease: A cross-sectional observation from South India. ( Khan, SS; Patil, SS, 2017)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schäffler, H1
Schmidt, M1
Huth, A1
Reiner, J1
Glass, Ä1
Lamprecht, G1
Aujla, K1
Majithia, V1
Green, A1
Khan, SS1
Patil, SS1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Vitamin D Deficiency

ArticleYear
Clinical factors are associated with vitamin D levels in IBD patients: A retrospective analysis.
    Journal of digestive diseases, 2018, Volume: 19, Issue:1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cholecalciferol; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Disease; Gastrointestinal Agents; Germany;

2018
Extreme hypercalcemia leading to the diagnosis of extensive sarcoidosis.
    Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases, 2014, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Ergocalciferols; Female; Humans; Hypercalcemia; Middle Aged; Prednisone; Sarcoidosis;

2014
Bone density in pediatric Crohn's disease: A cross-sectional observation from South India.
    Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 2017, Volume: 36, Issue:3

    Topics: Absorptiometry, Photon; Adolescent; Body Mass Index; Bone Density; Child; Child, Preschool; Crohn Di

2017