Drug Name

Imuran (Azathioprine )

Drug Uses

Imuran helps to treat very bad rheumatoid arthritis. It as well as reduces unwanted immune responses as well as helps to halt rejection in patients who receive organ transplants.

How Taken

Take Imuran as directed by your doctor.

• Take Imuran by mouth with or without food. Incase stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Ask your doctor incase you should follow any distinguished guidelines for handling Imuran.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Imuran.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Imuran is an antimetabolite. It works by decreasing the effects of confident cells in the body immune system.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Imuran, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Imuran at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Keep Imuran out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Imuran if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Imuran;
• you possess a tumor or an unusual growth;
• you possess rheumatoid arthritis as well as are pregnant;
• you are using mercaptopurine.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Imuran may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who possess colds or infections. Tell your doctor incase you notice signs of infection similar fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Imuran may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor incase you possess unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor incase you possess not light, tarry, or bloody stools.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Imuran before you receive any health examination or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Imuran.
• Contact your doctor at once incase you develop very bad nausea as well as vomiting. This may occur with or without diarrhea, rash, fever, muscle pain, or dizziness. Incase this reaction occurs, it usually happens within the earliest several weeks of therapy.
• Imuran may increase your risk of developing a tumor or other cancer. Contact your doctor at once incase you notice any unusual growths or lumps. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• An enzyme called TPMT helps to break Imuran down in the body. Infrequently, some patients may possess decreased TPMT enzyme activity. This may increase the risk of developing humorless side effects (e.g., very bad bone marrow problems). Patients with decreased TPMT enzyme activity may need a lower dose of Imuran. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Lab tests, including total blood counts, liver function, as well as TPMT enzyme activity, may be performed while you take Imuran . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Imuran should be used with extreme caution in children; safety as well as efficacy in children possess not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Imuran has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. Do not become pregnant while you are using it. Incase you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of using Imuran while you are pregnant. Imuran is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Imuran.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• mild nausea or vomiting.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• Very bad allergic reactions (rash; itching; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain or tightness; not light urine; dizziness; fever, chills, or sore throat; increased or painful urination; muscle pain or aches; pale or fatty stools; very bad or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; shortness of breath; stomach pain; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual growths or lumps; unusual weakness or fatigue; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

More Information

Imuran is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.