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Azasan is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

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Drug Class

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug

Brands

Imuran

Generic Drug

Azathioprine

Side Effects

Common

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Malaise
Fever
Muscle pain
Nausea
Aching muscles
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Crohn's disease
Condition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Condition
Inflammatory bowel disease
Condition
Ulcerative colitis
Condition

Related questions

A 31-year old asked:

Is azathioprine safe?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Does imuran (azathioprine) cause tiredness?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Is it ok to drink on azathioprine? Moderate ..

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

Are there long term affects to taking azathioprine for a child?

2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What are some facts I should know about the drug Imuran (azathioprine)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Can you have withdrawel from azathioprine. I usally take 3 a day but only managed to take one. Please reply as im worried?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

I have been on azathioprine 4 some time now but recently noticed little iches known and again? Could it b the azathioprine doyou think?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

any side effects of azathioprine?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Has anyone with chrons disease taken azathioprine?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Is imuran/azathioprine a type of chemotherapy drug?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

How effective is Imuran (azathioprine) for crohns disease?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Has anyone experience with side effects on imuran (azathioprine)?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Are imuran (azathioprine) & betaferon effective treatments for MS?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

What sort of side effects might one experience while taking imuran (azathioprine)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old male asked:

I have been on imuran (azathioprine) 50 mg for about 2 months,how long do people usually stay on this medication, because it has many side effects and i am worried?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 51-year old female asked:

Can Imuran (azathioprine) taken for scleritis cause very low iron count?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

How does azathioprine effect the liver? They did bloods test and somthing rised a bit to do with myliver

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

Can i conceive while my husband is taking azathioprine for 75mg/day for chrones disease and how much risky ?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 51-year old female asked:

I have a painless, soft, puffy 2" lump over my collarbone. Can having Crohn's disease cause this? I take Imuran (azathioprine).

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

Can azathioprine cause bruising? I am diagnosed with itp but never had brusing before. Only have it after taking prednisolene and azathiprine

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

How does azathioprine work after a renal transplantation?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

If you take Imuran (azathioprine) for lupus will you ever be able to get pregnant with a child?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

If I take too much azathioprine for my transplant, will it harm my liver?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

What is the mechanism of action of azathioprine before and after renal transplantation?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 53-year old male asked:

Hi, I take azathioprine for crohns and started taking Ashwagandha supplement. Are there any contraindications? Thank you.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

If methotrexate injworked great at controlling my symptoms but gave me GI issues, is it likely that Imuran (azathioprine) tablets would give me GI side effects too?

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

Methotrexate inj controls my condition but gives me such bad diarrhea for 2 days after inj I cant leave home.Do I just tolerate? MD suggested Imuran (azathioprine).

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 60-year old female asked:

AIH prednisone 30days my appearance is startling titrated 15mg / change to Imuran (azathioprine) in 2 wks will I get my looks back? I feel horrible HFP almost normal

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Is it safe to take azathioprine while pregnant or breastfeeding?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Can I get cancer from taking azathioprine for my organ transplant?

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