Azathioprin Flashcards
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Azathioprine
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Hepatotoxicity
Myelosuppression such as neutropenia and thrombocytopenia (not iron deficiency anaemia)
Azoospermia (like sulfasalazine) in males
Alopecia
Nausea and vomiting
Hepatitis, and
Increased susceptibility to infection.
Long term use–> increases risk of lymphoma and skin cancer.
(Ref: BMJ on examination)
