Imuran - Uses and Dosage

Imuran is a medication containing azathioprine, used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and to treat certain autoimmune conditions.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription drug available at pharmacies and hospitals.
Applicable for
Organ Rejection | Autoimmune Conditions
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Imuran FAQ


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What is Imuran used for?

Organ rejection happens when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. Imuran is used to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted kidney. This medicine is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Imuran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is azathioprine (Imuran)?

Learn more about our editorial process. Azathioprine, also known as Imuran, is an immunosuppressive medication that treats a variety of diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS).

Can Imuran be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

This medicine is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Imuran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

What are the side effects of Imuran?

You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Imuran may cause a rare type of lymphoma (cancer) of the liver, spleen, and bone marrow that can be fatal. This has occurred mainly in teenagers and young men with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. You should not take Imuran if you are allergic to Imuran.

Imuran References

If you want to know more about Imuran, consider exploring links below:

What Is Imuran

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/imuran.html
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azathioprine
  3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/9407-azathioprine
  4. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/imuran-tablets
  5. https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/azathioprine-oral-tablet
  6. https://rheumatology.org.au/For-Patients/Adult-Medication-Information/A-B/Azathioprine
  7. https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Azathioprine-1.pdf
  8. https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/patient-corner/drug-information/azathioprine-imuran/
  9. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,3070011000036103/imuran
  10. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13983/imuran-oral/details

Imuran Information

  1. https://patient.info/medicine/azathioprine-azapress-imuran
  2. https://apps.medicines.org.au/files/gwcimura.pdf

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