Imuran® ,
Azathioprine
Disease
Crohn's disease
,
Ulcerative colitis
,
Drug Class
Immunomodulators
Delivery Method
Oral
or
Brand name:
Imuran®
,
Drug name:
Azathioprine
Recommendations for pregnancy
Can cause fetal harm
Recommendations for breastfeeding
Use of Azasan® in nursing mothers not recommended
Most common side effects
Common side effects may include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise, canker sores, rash, fever, pain in joints.
Other
Periodic blood work is necessary when taking Imuran® to monitor the liver and blood counts. Infections, including lymphoma and pancreatitis, have been rarely reported.
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Immunomodulators