Commony Rx Drugs - Azathioprine Flashcards
1
Q
What is Azathioprine? (1)
A
Immunosuppressant (DMARD)
2
Q
When is Azathioprine used as tx? (1)
A
Used in transplant recipients + auto-immune conditions.
3
Q
What monitoring is carried out whilst taking Azathioprine? (2)
A
Blood tests and monitoring for signs of myelosuppression.
TPMT (before initiation)
4
Q
Which px has a high risk of developing myelosuppression? (1)
A
Low activity of TPMT
