Azathioprine Tablets

Azathioprine Tablet is a prescription medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants, commonly used prevent organ transplant rejection (kidney, liver, heart). Also, it is used to treat autoimmune conditions like severe rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis by calming an overactive immune system. Azathioprine works by reducing the action of the body’s defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It blocks certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

Composition: Azathioprine Tablets 25mg/50mg

Medical Benefits

• Azathioprine lowers the immune response andreduces the chances of your body attacking the transplanted organ.
• It reduces joint pain, swelling, and stiffness with active rheumatoid arthritis.
• It suppresses the immunological activity to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney.
• Works in blood disorders to treat thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia.

Direction to Use

• Azathioprine tablets can be taken as per the recommended strength by the healthcare professional with or without food.
• Take it after a meal for better absorption of the medicine and to avoid stomach upset.
• Do not break, chew, or crush it; take the whole tablet at once and swallow it with a glass of water or milk.
• Taking this medicine regularly at the same time without skipping or overdosing helps to provide better therapeutic results.

Precautions

• Follow the prescribed dosage and course consistently for better results.
• Do not stop abruptly without any consultation with a doctor; it may cause adverse effects.
• Avoid this tablet if you have any allergies to any of these ingredients, and consult with the doctor for a better dose recommendation.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women need to consult with a doctor before taking this medicine.
• Avoid or limit alcohol consumption during the treatment course, as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Common Side Effects

Most patients have reviewed it as a safe therapeutic medicine, though a few of them experienced several side effects, which are temporary and eventually become normal after it suits their body. Some of the possible side effects mentioned below:

• Nausea
• Increased bleeding tendency
• Bone marrow disorder
• Viral, fungal, and bacterial infections
• Decreased white blood cell count

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was Azathioprine given following an organ transplant, other than usual anti-inflammatory medications?

A: The Azathioprine keeps the immune activity at a lower level, preventing organ rejection, which cannot be effectively controlled by using ordinary anti-inflammatory drugs.

Q: What is the use of Azathioprine in its effect on autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis?

A: It suppresses the over-reactive immune system by inhibiting the inflammatory chemical messengers, the tissue damage, the pain of the joints, and the chronic inflammation in the long run.

Q: Is it safe to use Azathioprine in long-term treatment?

A: Yes, it can be used long-term in case of constant monitoring, but blood tests are necessary to monitor the immune decrease and bone marrow.

Q: What is the reason why regular monitoring of the blood is vital during the intake of Azathioprine tablets?

A: Azathioprine can have an impact on the white blood cells and bone marrow, and therefore, monitoring can enable the detection of infections or blood-related complications promptly.

Q: What is the effect of this medicine in preventing rejection of the transplanted kidney?

A: It inhibits immune reactions that treat the transplanted kidney as alien, decreases the inflammation, and increases the long-term survival of the graft.

Q: Why would Azathioprine be taken at the same time every day?

A: Constant dosing keeps the drug levels consistent in the body, ensuring all-time immunosuppression and lessening the possibility of disease flare-ups.

Q: What are the precautions for patients using Azathioprine against infections?

A: Due to the lowered immunity, the patients are to report any fever or infection on time and not expose themselves to infectious diseases without necessity.

Q: What does Jamkas Pharma do to guarantee the quality of Azathioprine tablets?

A: Jamkas Pharma practices high-quality standards and standard procedures in manufacturing its immunosuppressive therapy to provide high-quality, safe, and effective drugs.