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Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Azaprin 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

Azaprin 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 Azaprin 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

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Azaprin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azaprin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Azaprin 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 Azaprin Tablet
Azaprin Tablet is used in organ transplantation, nephrotic syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.

How to use Azaprin 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. Azaprin Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Azaprin Tablet works
Azaprin 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 Azaprin Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Azaprin to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver). Azaprin also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. You may have to take additional medications along with Azaprin 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 Azaprin safe to use?
Azaprin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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

Q. Does Azaprin work in colitis?
Yes, Azaprin 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.