This means steroids in high doses and other drugs such
as azathioprine, cytarabine, mycophenolate, cyclosporin, and cyclophosphamide.
Not exact matches
As a consequence unconverted
azathioprine builds up in their bone marrow, killing developing white blood cells and leaving the individual vulnerable to infection.
• NSAIDs such
as ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) • Corticosteroids • DMARDs such
as methotrexate (Trexall) and leflunomide (Arava) • Biologic therapies (TNF - alpha blockers) such
as adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), and infliximab (Remicade • Immunosuppressants such
as cyclosporine (Neoral, Gengraf, Sandimmune) and
azathioprine (Imuran)
Medications: Some drugs, such
as organophosphates (in older generation garden products),
azathioprine, potassium bromide, L - asparaginase, cisplatin and thiazide diuretics, have been linked to pancreatitis.
If none of these medications successfully controls the symptoms of IBD, more potent immunosuppressive drugs, such
as chlorambucil or
azathioprine, may be necessary.
The medications most suspected of causing pancreatitis include
azathioprine (Imuran Rx), potassium bromide (used for seizure control), l - asparaginase (a chemotherapeutic agent) and zinc used
as a dietary supplement.
When these drugs are used, usually
azathioprine as a last resort, they may only have a 50 percent chance of success.
My dog korkie receives 2 ml (10MG) of
azathioprine liquid every other day
as treatment for a immunosuppresive disorder.
Azathioprine is available
as 50 mg tablets.
Breeding or pregnant pets Use with caution in pets with liver disease Use with extreme caution in cats
as they are more susceptible to the toxic effects, especially bone marrow suppression and bleeding disorders Pets with pre-existing bone marrow suppression If your pet has had an allergic reaction to
azathioprine or like products Directions:
If your pet is long - term therapy, do not discontinue
azathioprine abruptly,
as the condition may return.
You can try tolower the prednisone dosage by adding
azathioprine (Imuran Rx)
as asecondary agent, or you might find that there is some success usingsulfasalazine (Azulfidine Rx) or tylosin (Tylan Rx), although I am underthe impression that the latter two medications are not
as effective ineosinophilic inflammatory bowel disease
as in other forms.
Drugs such
as prednisone and
azathioprine (Imuran Rx) have been used for this in dogs and chlorambucil is sometimes helpful in cats.