Azathioprine: an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ
Source: WordNet 2.1
Azathioprine: 6-(1-Methyl-4-nitro-5-imidazolyl)thiopurine; a derivative of 6-mercaptopurine, used as a cytotoxic and immunosuppressive agent in organ transplantation and in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as hemolytic anemias, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and leukemias.
Source: Diseases Database
Azathioprine : immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; possible carcinogen.
Source: CRISP
Count: Azathioprine is listed as a: treatment for 12 conditions; alternative treatment for 0 conditions; preventive treatment for 0 conditions; research treatment for 2 conditions.
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