Imuran
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Azasan?;Imuran?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Azathioprine?;Imuran?;Mylan-Azathioprine;Teva-Azathioprine
Uses
- It is used to keep the body from harming the organ after an organ transplant.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to treat diseases of the immune system.
- It is used to treat Crohn's disease.
- It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
- It may take weeks to months to see the full effect in some diseases.
- Azathioprine helps the body accept an organ transplant.
- It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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