Imuran 50 mg tablets

Emuran 50mg tablets Active ingredient Azathioprine What are the uses of Emuran? Azathioprine belongs to the group of immunosuppressant drugs, so azathioprine is used in the following cases: Prevention of transplanted organ rejection, such as the kidney. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment of ulcerative colitis. Treatment of Crohn's disease. Treatment of lupus nephritis (lupus-related kidney inflammation). What are the contraindications of Emuran? Azathioprine should not be used in the following cases: Allergy to azathioprine. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have previously been treated with alkylating agents. Azathioprine and pregnancy Use of azathioprine during pregnancy is prohibited, as it may harm the fetus. Azathioprine and breastfeeding It is advised to avoid using azathioprine during breastfeeding, as it is excreted in breast milk in small amounts and may cause side effects in the infant. What are the side effects of Emuran? Most common side effects: Nausea. Vomiting. Low white blood cell count. Infection. Abdominal pain. Joint pain. Bone marrow suppression. Diarrhea. Fever. Muscle pain. Skin rash. Low platelet count. Azathioprine and hair loss Use of azathioprine may cause hair loss as a side effect, but hair begins to grow back after a period even with continued use of the medication. What are the precautions for using Emuran? You should inform the doctor in the following cases before starting treatment with azathioprine: If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding your baby. If you are taking any treatments, dietary supplements, or herbal preparations. If you have any allergies to medications, foods, or other substances. If you have liver or kidney diseases. If you have gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. If you have an infection, a history of recurrent or prolonged infections, or have recently received or plan to receive a vaccine. If you have a history of cancer, bone marrow disorders, anemia, low white blood cell or platelet counts, unexplained bleeding or bruising. If you have a deficiency of certain enzymes or have recently undergone a blood transfusion. If you are taking methotrexate or adalimumab. Using azathioprine may increase the risk of infections and viral, bacterial, or fungal inflammations, or increase the risk of reactivation of latent infections that could be life-threatening. Chronic use of azathioprine may increase the risk of certain types of cancer in some patients, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and some skin cancers. What are the doses of Emuran and methods of use? It is taken orally with or without food. It can be taken with meals if it causes stomach pain. What are the pharmaceutical forms of Emuran? Oral tablet 50 mg, injectable solution 50 mg