Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis).
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s

Fever with chills severe

Sore throat severe

Abdominal pain severe

Loss of appetite severe

Muscle and joint pain severe

Nausea and Vomiting

Hair loss or thinning of the hair rare

Uses of Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Kidney Transplantation
Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s is used in kidney transplant patients to prevent transplant rejection.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis which is an inflammatory disease characerized by swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

Duration of Effect
The duration of action of this medicine is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s .

Alkylating agents
Not recommended in patients with rheumatoid arthritis previously treated with cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

General Warnings

Malignancy
This medicine may increase the risk of lymphoma and other malignancies. Doctors should inform patients about these risks and advise the patient to prevent exposure of the sunlight by wearing protective clothes.

Blood cell count
This medicine may lower the blood cell count and may lead to a condition severe bone marrow suppression. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. Any signs of decreased WBC and platelets should be informed to the doctor.

Serious infections
The chances of occurring infections are more in the patients receiving this medicine. Hold the treatment and start with the broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of fever. Close monitoring of the body temperature and the blood cell count is necessary.

Liver impairment
This medicine is not recommended in the patients with the liver impairment. The concentration of this medicine may increase in these patients. The baseline of the liver function tests should be obtained before starting the treatment.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s , take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it?s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Warfarin moderate

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors moderate

Live attenuated vaccines and related products severe

General Instructions

Take Imuran tablet 50 mg 10_10?s as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Azathioprine [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13771/azathioprine-oral/details
[cited 14/7/2020].