Azathioprine FDA Link Generic

An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)

Also Known As:

Imuran; Azathioprine Sodium; Azathioprine Sodium Salt; Azathioprine Sulfate; Azothioprine; Immuran; Imurel; Sodium, Azathioprine; 1H-Purine, 6- ((1- methyl- 4- nitro- 1H- imidazol- 5- yl)thio)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antimetabolites
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Antirheumatic Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Sulfur Compounds: 283
  - Thionucleosides: 2
    - Azathioprine: 6170
Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Purines: 664
      - Mercaptopurine: 1848
        Azathioprine: 6170
Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides: 1
- Nucleosides: 6937
  - Thionucleosides: 2
    - Azathioprine: 6170

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