azr tablet
What is azr tablet used for?
This medicine contains Azathioprine (50mg) and is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. Azathioprine is a purine analog that inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis, suppressing immune cell prolife. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Azathioprine
- Manufacturer: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 azr 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: Behçet's disease, myasthenia gravis, pemphigus vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, multiple sclerosis.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Azathioprine |
| Brand Name | Azoran Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Immunosuppressant- Purine analogs |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Azathioprine is a purine analog that inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis, suppressing immune cell proliferation.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take azr tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of azr tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Allopurinol
- Warfarin
- Ribavirin
- Febuxostat
- Co-trimoxazole
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Methotrexate
- Cyclosporine
- Infliximab
- Mycophenolate
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase hepatotoxicity risk; avoid or limit.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to azathioprine, severe infections, pregnancy (unless essential), lactation, severe bone marrow suppression.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk; may cause immunosuppression in infant.
💊 Overdose Management
Induce vomiting or gastric lavage; monitor for myelosuppression; supportive care; consider hemodialysis.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.