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Generic Name: azathioprine

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An immunosuppressive agent - treats Sarcoidosis, Chronic Active Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerati... more

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Long-term immunosuppression with azathioprine increases risk of neoplasia in humans.
Only clinicians familiar with the risks, mutagenic potential, and possible hematologic toxicity should prescribe azathioprine.

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What other drugs will affect azathioprine?

Before taking azathioprine, tell your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or need to take any of the following medicines:

allopurinol (Zyloprim);
mercaptopurine (Purinethol);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Immunex);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
olsalazine (Dipentum), or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);
sulfamethoxasole and trimethoprim (Trimpex, Proloprim, Bactrim, Septra, others); or
an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with azathioprine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about azathioprine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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