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azathioprine and Vulvitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Vulvitis 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.

Vulvitis: Inflammation of the VULVA. It is characterized by PRURITUS and painful urination.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Azathioprine was added to her regimen due to lack of response; however, despite 6 weeks of this therapy, the ulcerations did not heal thus infliximab was initiated."1.91Successful multidisciplinary treatment of the rare pathology of vulvar Crohn's disease. ( Al Yacoub, R; Brown, K; Ladna, M, 2023)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Al Yacoub, R1
Brown, K1
Ladna, M1
Macdonagh, E1
Pugh, S1
Fox, R1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Vulvitis

ArticleYear
Successful multidisciplinary treatment of the rare pathology of vulvar Crohn's disease.
    BMJ case reports, 2023, Oct-16, Volume: 16, Issue:10

    Topics: Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Dermatitis; Erythema; Female; Granuloma; Humans; Infliximab; Ulcer; Vul

2023
Longstanding Crohn's vulvitis successfully treated with combined anti-TNFα antibody and azathioprine.
    Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2013, Volume: 33, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease;

2013