Azithioprine 50mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
58.50
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Azithioprine 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Azithioprine 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azithioprine 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Azithioprine 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azithioprine 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

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Uses of Azithioprine Tablet
Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is used in organ transplantation, nephrotic syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.

How to use Azithioprine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Azithioprine Tablet works
Azithioprine 50mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents 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.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Fungal infection, Bacterial infection, Viral infection, Decreased white blood cell count, Reduced blood platelets.

Expert advice for Azithioprine Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Azithioprine to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver). Azithioprine also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. You may have to take additional medications along with Azithioprine for better relief of symptoms. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Azithioprine safe to use?
Azithioprine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Azithioprine?
No. Azithioprine is an immunosuppressant, used in organ transplantation and rheumatoid arthritis.

Q. Does Azithioprine work in colitis?
Yes, Azithioprine is recommended in the treatment of certain type of colitis such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Talk to your doctor for any treatment to be given in these conditions.