The usual dose
of azathioprine can vary and is dependent on the type of condition being treated.
My dog korkie receives 2 ml (10MG)
of azathioprine liquid every other day as treatment for a immunosuppresive disorder.
Not exact matches
The actvity
of my Crohn «s disease has turned to zero, currently I am still on
Azathioprine, but I will also try to stop taking it soon.
For patients with Crohn's disease, researchers found a significantly higher risk
of cervical neoplasia in patients diagnosed at a young age and in patients treated with
azathioprine.
Before being given the drug
azathioprine, people with rheumatoid arthritis can now be tested to find out which variant
of the TPMT gene they possess and whether
azathioprine will be an effective treatment for them.
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.
Azathioprine is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment
of autoimmune diseases.
In dogs
azathioprine can be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, immune mediated anemia, colitis, immune mediated skin disease, certain types
of kidney disease, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive used for treating a variety
of autoimmune diseases.
Cyclosporine,
azathioprine, and mycophenolate are examples
of other medications that have been used in conjunction with corticosteroids to help control the disease.
Infection: Monitor for abnormal breathing, fever, depression, lameness, diarrhea, change in urination or urine color Vomiting, diarrhea, poor hair growth, rashes, pancreatitis (nausea, intestinal upset), liver damage (yellowing
of gums, skin or eyes)
Azathioprine use may increase the risk
of cancer later in your pet's life If you notice any
of these symptoms or anything else unusual, contact your veterinarian Can this drug be given with other drugs?
The addition
of anti-inflammatory drugs like, sulfasalizine or
azathioprine into the canine colitis prescription diet helps to promote rapid recovery from clinical signs.
Azathioprine has been used to manage some
of the adverse effects
of steroid medications.
Most dogs can be started on an immunosuppressive dose
of prednisone (2 mg / kg / day); when the infectious disease testing is confirmed negative, add oral
Azathioprine (2 mg / kg / day).
After 2 weeks
of treatment with
Azathioprine, decrease to 2 mg / kg every other day and evaluate a CBC.