Keeps your body from rejecting its transplanted organ. Also treats rheumatoid arthritis and other problems
Brand Names:
Imuran, Azasan
Contraindications:
Check with your doctor before using azathioprine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any medicines. Pregnant women should not receive azathioprine
Uses:
Tablet
Use this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
Take your medicine after meals to decrease stomach upset.
If a dose is missed:
If you use one dose daily, skip the missed dose. Just use your one regular dose for the day. You should not use two doses at the same time.
If you use more than one dose daily, use the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next regular dose, use the 2 doses (missed dose and regular dose) together.
Check with your doctor if you miss more than one dose.
Storage:
Keep your medicine in its original container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the container closed tightly.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using allopurinol or corticosteroids such as prednisone.
Talk to your doctor before receiving any vaccines.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver or kidney disease, shingles, an infection, or gout.
You may be more likely to get infections while using azathioprine. Tell your doctor if you have any symptoms of infection such as fever or chills
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
