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About Azathioprine-50 Tablet
Azathioprine-50 Tablet is used to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and keep the immune system from attacking new transplant organs like kidneys. Besides this, it also treats pain and inflammation in gastrointestinal issues like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for patients who have undergone a kidney transplant.
Azathioprine-50 Tablet contains 'Azathioprine' that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation, especially in the joint tissues, thereby decreasing pain and inflammation and slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Azathioprine-50 Tablet helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea, unusual fatigue, dizziness, loss of appetite, increased liver enzymes, lowered resistance to infections, tingling sensation, stomach pain, leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells), and sore throat. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Take Azathioprine-50 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take Azathioprine-50 Tablet based on your medical condition. Azathioprine-50 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Do not take Azathioprine-50 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Azathioprine-50 Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Azathioprine-50 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Azathioprine-50 Tablet
Azathioprine-50 Tablet is used to manage autoimmune and inflammatory conditions by suppressing the immune system. The detailed uses of Azathioprine-50 Tablet are as follows:

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Alcohol
Caution
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Azathioprine-50 Tablet . It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Azathioprine-50 Tablet is a Category D pregnancy drug that is not recommended for pregnant women or given only when strictly guidance of the doctor as there is no clinical data available on use in pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not recommended to take Azathioprine-50 Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Azathioprine-50 Tablet passes into breast milk.
Driving
Caution
Azathioprine-50 Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and tiredness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
Take Azathioprine-50 Tablet only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you are dealing with Liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking Azathioprine-50 Tablet .
Children
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Azathioprine-50 Tablet should not be used by children below 18 years of age, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Heart
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Please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems before taking Azathioprine-50 Tablet .
Geriatrics
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Exercise caution while giving Azathioprine-50 Tablet in geriatric patients. Close monitoring of the individual is required.
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