1
Q
What class of drug is azathioprine?
A
Antiproliferative immunosuppressant
2
Q
What are the uses of azathrioprine?
A
- systemic lupus erthymatous + vasculitis
- IBS
- rheumatoid arthritis (weakly)
- atopic dermatitis
- bullous skin disease
- steroid ‘sparing’ drug
3
Q
What is the mechanism of action of azathroprine?
A
Inhibits synthesis of purines needed for DNA+RNA synthesis
4
Q
What are adverse drug reactions of azathioprine?
A
Immunosuppressant:
- risk of malignancy
- hepatitis
- infection
- bone marrow suppression
Drug Of The Day
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Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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Ramipril6
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Amlodipine6
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Furosemide6
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Atorvastatin6
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Spironolactone7
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Verapamil5
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Amiodarone7
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Semaglutide5
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Clopidogrel5
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Dapagliflozin5
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Aspirin10
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Tranexamic Acid3
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celecoxib5
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Azathioprine4
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Fentanyl5
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Formoterol5
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Naloxone5
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Metoclopramide4
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Omeprazole6
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Codeine5
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Dalteparin6
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Apixaban5
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Warfarin5
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Co-careldopa6
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Lorazepam5
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Levetiracetam5
