AZORAN Tablet 20's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Azathioprine 50 mg
Manufacturer
Rpg Life Sciences Ltd
Variant
20 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
AZORAN TABLET contains Azathioprine which belongs to the group of medicines called Immunosuppressants. Azathioprine is used to help the body to accept a kidney, liver, heart, lung, or pancreas transplant. It is also used for severe rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation of the gut, and to manage some diseases where the immune system is reacting against its own body (autoimmune disease) including severe inflammatory diseases of the liver, arteries, skin, and some blood disorders. AZORAN TABLET is not recommended to use when allergic to Azathioprine, mercaptopurine (a medicine used to manage leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. AZORAN TABLET is not recommended to use in pregnant or intend to become pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking the medicine. The most common
Uses
OF AZORAN TABLETIt is used to: prevent organ rejection in transplant patients (kidney, liver, heart, lung, or pancreas) manage rheumatoid arthritis manage systemic lupus erythematosus
How It Works
AZORAN TABLET belongs to immunosuppressants which reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and manages rejection of the transplanted organ. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Directions for Use
Take AZORAN TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the AZORAN TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking AZORAN TABLET are low white blood cell levels in your blood tests, which may cause an infection and nausea (feeling sick). Consult your doctor for advice if any of the above side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration. USES OF AZORAN TABLETIt is used to: prevent organ rejection in transplant patients (kidney, liver, heart, lung, or pancreas) manage rheumatoid arthritis manage systemic lupus erythematosus HOW AZORAN TABLET WORKSAZORAN TABLET belongs to immunosuppressants which reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and manages rejection of the transplanted organ. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake AZORAN TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the AZORAN TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF AZORAN TABLETCOMMON infections reduction in the number of blood platelets increases the risk of bleeding or bruising decrease in red blood cells in the blood (anemia) nausea, vomiting loss of appetite increased infections in patients with bowel inflammation decrease in the number of the white blood cells in patients with rheumatoid arthritis liver disease inflammation of the pancreas, which causes severe pain in the back and abdomen UNCOMMON blood disorder after transplant surgery foul-smelling in the stools which are bulky, loose, and greasy hair loss liver problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis RARE stomach ulcers (which can bleed) and disease which may cause heartburn, vomiting, general discomfort in the stomach bowel problems leading to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation blood and bone marrow disorders exposure to sunlight can cause skin discoloration or a rash different types of cancers including blood, lymph, and skin cancers Stop taking AZORAN TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: tiredness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips redness of the skin nodules or a skin rash pain in muscles or joints sudden wheeziness, coughing, or difficulty in breathing increased temperature, or other signs of an infection such as sore mouth, sore throat, urinary problems, or chest infection causing breathlessness and cough problems with liver, signs include skin or whites of eyes turn yellow (jaundice) rash (increased pink, red, or purple lumps which are sore to touch), particularly on your hands, arms, fingers, face, and neck, which may also be accompanied by a fever
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYAZORAN TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGAZORAN TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking AZORAN TABLET. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking AZORAN TABLET. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYAZORAN TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking. LIVERAZORAN TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take AZORAN TABLET, if you are allergic to Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSAZORAN TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: severe infection severe bone marrow disease metabolic abnormality called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome Before taking AZORAN TABLET, inform your doctor if you: ever suffered from chickenpox or shingles have TPMT or NUDT15 deficiency have higher risk of infections have hair loss have tumors, including skin cancer have lymphoproliferative disorders have Macrophage Activation Syndrome (excessive activation of white blood cells associated with inflammation) causes certain types of arthritis have increased risk of developing lymphoma have hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a rare type of T-cell lymphoma have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have severe leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemias including macrocytic anemia, and/or pancytopenia Use in pediatrics: Safety and efficacy of AZORAN TABLET in pediatric patients have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: AZORAN TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: medicines used to manage viral infections (Ex. ribavirin) immunosuppressants (Ex. ciclosporin, methotrexate, tacrolimus) medicines to manage cancer (Ex. Doxorubicin) allopurinol, oxipurinol or thiopurinol, or other xanthine oxidase inhibitors, such as febuxostat (for gout or kidney stones) cimetidine (for gut or stomach ulcers) furosemide (water medicine ) penicillamine (used for rheumatoid arthritis) anticoagulants such as warfarin or acenocoumarol (used to thin the blood) captopril (used for blood pressure or heart failure) indomethacin (an anti-inflammatory) co-trimoxazole (an antibiotic) infliximab, mesalazine, olsalazine, sulfasalazine, or balsalazide (used to manage ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AZORAN TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and lack of white blood cells which may cause frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers, disturbances of your liver function, bruising, and bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Azathioprine Pharmacological Category : Immunosuppressants Therapeutic Indication : Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, Management of Rheumatoid arthritis Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep AZORAN TABLET reach out of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
30 Nov 2022