AZORAN 75MG TAB

Description

Azoran 75mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive medication that contains Azathioprine, primarily used to suppress the immune system in conditions where it becomes overactive or attacks the body’s own tissues. It is widely used in:

• Prevention of organ transplant rejection

• Autoimmune disorders such as:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

  • Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

  • Autoimmune hepatitis

  • Dermatomyositis and others

Azathioprine works by inhibiting the proliferation of immune cells (T and B lymphocytes), thus reducing immune-mediated inflammation or rejection responses.

Key Features:

• Composition: Azathioprine 75 mg

• Form: Oral Tablet

• Therapeutic Class: Immunosuppressant

• Brand: Azoran (Manufactured by RPG Life Sciences Ltd.)

• Usual Dosage: As prescribed by the physician, often taken once or twice daily

Important Information:

• Regular blood tests (CBC, liver function) are essential to monitor for toxicity

• May take several weeks to show full therapeutic effect

• Often used in combination with corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Increased risk of infections

• Liver enzyme elevation

• Blood cell count abnormalities (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia)

Precautions:

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly needed

• Avoid live vaccines during treatment

• Use under strict medical supervision due to potential for serious side effects