azafly 50mg tablet - Azathioprine (50mg) medicine

azafly 50mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026

What is azafly 50mg tablet used for?

Azoran Tablet (Azathioprine) is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. It contains Azathioprine (50mg), which Azathioprine is a purine analog that inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis, suppressing. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Azathioprine
  • Manufacturer: Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? Over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical companies.

๐Ÿ’Š azafly 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Prevention of organ transplant rejection, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), autoimmune hepatitis.

Off-label uses: Behรงet's disease, myasthenia gravis, pemphigus vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, multiple sclerosis.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Azathioprine
Brand NameAzoran Tablet
ManufacturerBrinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassImmunosuppressant- Purine analogs
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally, approximately 50% bioavailability.
DistributionDistributes widely into body tissues, including liver and kidneys.
Protein BindingApproximately 30% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismMetabolized in the liver to 6-mercaptopurine (active) and other metabolites via xanthine oxidase and TPMT.
Half-LifeApproximately 5 hours for azathioprine; 3-5 hours for 6-mercaptopurine.
ExcretionPrimarily renal excretion of metabolites; small amount unchanged in urine.
BioavailabilityApproximately 50% (oral).
Onset of ActionDelayed; clinical effects may take weeks to months.
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours after oral administration.
Duration of ActionProlonged; effects persist for weeks after discontinuation.

How It Works

Azathioprine is a purine analog that inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis, suppressing immune cell proliferation.

Mechanism Steps

1Azathioprine is converted to 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) in the liver.
26-MP is metabolized to 6-thioguanine nucleotides (6-TGNs) via hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT).
36-TGNs incorporate into DNA and RNA, inhibiting purine synthesis.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take azafly 50mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of azafly 50mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Leukopenia
  • Anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Increased liver enzymes

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Severe bone marrow suppression
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Pancreatitis
  • Serious infections
  • Lymphoma
  • Skin cancer

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Venocclusive disease of liver
  • Alopecia
  • Rash
  • Arthralgia
  • Hypersensitivity reactions

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Allopurinol Major Increased azathioprine toxicity; reduce dose.
Warfarin Major Decreased anticoagulant effect; monitor INR.
Ribavirin Major Increased myelosuppression risk.
Febuxostat Major Increased azathioprine levels; avoid.
Co-trimoxazole Major Increased myelosuppression risk.
ACE inhibitors Moderate Increased risk of anemia and leukopenia.
Methotrexate Moderate Increased hepatotoxicity risk.
Cyclosporine Moderate Increased immunosuppression; monitor.
Infliximab Moderate Increased infection risk.
Mycophenolate Moderate Increased immunosuppression; monitor.
Antacids Minor Decreased absorption; separate by 2 hours.
Oral contraceptives Minor Possible reduced efficacy of contraceptives.
Cimetidine Minor Increased azathioprine levels.
Furosemide Minor Possible increased toxicity.
Indomethacin Minor Increased myelosuppression risk.

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Allopurinol
  • Warfarin
  • Ribavirin
  • Febuxostat
  • Co-trimoxazole

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • ACE inhibitors
  • Methotrexate
  • Cyclosporine
  • Infliximab
  • Mycophenolate

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Cimetidine
  • Furosemide
  • Indomethacin

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit may increase levels; avoid.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Alcohol may increase hepatotoxicity risk; avoid or limit.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to azathioprine, severe infections, pregnancy (unless essential), lactation, severe bone marrow suppression.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests (LFTs), renal function, TPMT genotype before therapy.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk; may cause immunosuppression in infant.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Induce vomiting or gastric lavage; monitor for myelosuppression; supportive care; consider hemodialysis.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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