IMURAN 50MG IMP
Rs.9,000.00 PKR
Description
IMURAN 50mg (Azathioprine)
Class: Immunosuppressant
Form: Oral tablet
Strength: 50 mg
Brand Names: Imuran, Azamun, Azapress
Prescription-only medicine
IMPORTANT USES (INDICATIONS)
Imuran is used to suppress the immune system in various autoimmune and transplant-related conditions.
| Condition | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Organ Transplant (Kidney, Liver, Heart) | Prevents organ rejection by suppressing immune response |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | Reduces joint inflammation and pain |
| Lupus (SLE) | Controls autoimmune flare-ups |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis) | Maintains remission and reduces flare-ups |
| Autoimmune Hepatitis | Suppresses immune attack on liver |
| Dermatological autoimmune diseases (e.g., pemphigus) | Reduces inflammation and blistering |
BENEFITS
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Prevents organ rejection | Essential in transplant patients for long-term graft survival |
| Reduces autoimmune activity | Controls overactive immune responses in chronic diseases |
| Steroid-sparing effect | Helps reduce reliance on high-dose steroids like prednisone |
| Maintains remission | Especially useful in long-term management of Crohn's disease, lupus, etc. |
| Well-studied drug | Used for decades; dosing and monitoring protocols are well established |
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
Azathioprine can have serious side effects, especially if not properly monitored.
Common Side Effects
| Side Effect | Description |
|---|---|
| Nausea or vomiting | Especially when taken without food |
| Fatigue, weakness | Due to mild bone marrow suppression |
| Loss of appetite | Can occur during first few weeks |
| Increased infection risk | Because it suppresses the immune system |
IMURAN 50MG IMP
Rs.9,000.00