Azathioprine Flashcards

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Mechanism of aziathropine

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Purine antagonist

Inhibits proliferation of lymphocytes

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Dosage of aziathropine

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2-2.5 mg/kg/day

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Safety of aziathropine

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Can cause marrow suppression so FBC monthly and Folic acid supplementation

Crosses placenta but fetus cannot metabolise

Can breastfeeding

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