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Azathioprine

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Definition: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)     
Pharmacological Action Antimetabolites; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Antirheumatic Agents; Immunosuppressive Agents 		Other names Imurel; Imuran; Immuran; Azothioprine; Azathioprine Sulfate; Azathioprine Sodium SaltDrugs* : AZASAN; AZATHIOPRINE SODIUM; IMURAN; AZATHIOPRINE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
thiamiprine  5581-52-2   Azathioprine/*analogs & derivatives. J Med Chem 1989;32(7):1471
VAMP combination  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Azathioprine Methotrexate Prednisolone Vincristine. Ter Arkh 1988;60(8):116
PAIV protocol  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Azathioprine Doxorubicin Prednisone Vincristine. J Clin Oncol 1986;4(6):888

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