# Azathioprine (Azathioprine)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/azathioprine
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Azathioprine?

Azathioprine is a purine antimetabolite. It is prescribed to treat purpura, thrombocytopenic, idiopathic. Across the United States, 10,000 doctors prescribe Azathioprine to approximately 25,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Azathioprine

## Indications

Azathioprine is prescribed for several conditions including purpura, thrombocytopenic, idiopathic, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Purpura](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/purpura)
- [Thrombocytopenic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/thrombocytopenic)
- [Idiopathic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/idiopathic)
- [Multiple Sclerosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/multiple-sclerosis)
- [Crohn Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/crohn-disease)
- [Colitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/colitis)
- [Ulcerative](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/ulcerative)
- [Lupus Erythematosus](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/lupus-erythematosus)
- [Systemic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/systemic)
- [Arthritis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/arthritis)
- [Rheumatoid](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rheumatoid)

## Mechanism of action

decreasing the activity of the body's immune system so it will not attack the transplanted organ or the joints

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Purine Antimetabolite [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

(less than 1%) in rheumatoid arthritis patients

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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