Imuran
Azathioprine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. It blocks the growth of white blood cells.
- Category
- Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Azathioprine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg
Imuran is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Imuran depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Imuran details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Organ Transplant Rejection
- Alternative names
- azathioprine
- Therapeutic class
- Purine Antimetabolite
- Pharmacological class
- Immunosuppressant
- Known off-label uses
- ulcerative colitis; crohn's disease
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; severe myelosuppression; hypersensitivity to azathioprine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; thrombocytopenia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Warfarin; Aminosalicyclates
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention; progressive PML, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Azathioprine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. It blocks the growth of white blood cells.
Mechanism of action
Cleaves into mercaptopurine to block purine synthesis, preventing rapid cell division of inflammatory T and B lymphocytes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of congenital malformations. Avoid unless necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Imuran names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Azathioprine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.