Description

Azathioprine Tablets

Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of medicine called ‘immunosuppressant’ that helps to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and keep the immune system from attacking new transplant organs like kidneys. Besides this, it also treats pain and inflammation in gastrointestinal issues like Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis, for patients who have undergone a kidney transplant. 

Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Azathioprine’ that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation, especially in the joint tissues thereby decreasing pain, inflammation, and slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. 

Take Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea, unusual fatigue, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, increase in liver enzymes, lowered resistance to infections, tingling sensation, stomach pain, leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells), and sore throat. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Do not take Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of severe conditions such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s. While taking Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s, do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s

Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, Immunosuppressant therapy after kidney transplant.

Medicinal Benefits

Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Azathioprine’ which is an immunosuppressant that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation in the joint tissues. It reduces pain, inflammation, and slow joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s is also used to treat severe inflammatory diseases of the skin, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and some blood disorders.

Directions for Use

Swallow Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.

Side Effects of Azathioprine-50 Tablet 10’s

• Nausea
• Headaches
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Unusual fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Increase in liver enzymes
• Lowered resistance to infections
• Tingling sensation
• Stomach pain
• Leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells)
• Sore throat