azathioprine has been researched along with Xerostomia 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.
Xerostomia: Decreased salivary flow.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Hydroxychloroquine was most frequently used (88." | 1.62 | Clinical features and outcomes from the Singapore Sjögren's syndrome study. ( Charan, N; Kam, JK; Leong, RW; Loh, ZW; Thong, BY, 2021) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kam, JK | 1 |
| Charan, N | 1 |
| Leong, RW | 1 |
| Loh, ZW | 1 |
| Thong, BY | 1 |
| Adkins, KF | 1 |
| Moule, AJ | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Xerostomia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Clinical features and outcomes from the Singapore Sjögren's syndrome study.
Topics: Adult; Arthralgia; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Hydroxychloroquine; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Mal | 2021 |
Drug-induced xerostomia: cellular changes produced in parotid acinar cells by azathioprine.
Topics: Animals; Azathioprine; Microscopy, Electron; Parotid Gland; Rats; Xerostomia | 1973 |