Uses of Azathioprine Tablets:
- It is used after a kidney transplant to keep the body from rejecting the kidney.
- It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the docto
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Azathioprine Tablets?
For all uses of this medicine (azathioprine tablets):
- If you are allergic to this medicine (azathioprine tablets); any part of this medicine (azathioprine tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
- If you have ever been treated with chlorambucil, cyclophosphamide, or melphalan in the past.
- If you are taking any of these drugs: Cyclosporine or febuxostat.
Rheumatoid arthritis patients:
- If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take this medicine (azathioprine tablets) if you are pregnant.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (azathioprine tablets).
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (azathioprine tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Azathioprine Tablets?
- Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (azathioprine tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- You may have more of a chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. Some infections have been very bad and even deadly.
- You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
- If you have thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) or nucleotide diphosphatase (NUDT15) deficiency, talk with your doctor.
- Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
- The chance of skin cancer may be raised. Avoid lots of sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun.
- You may need to have your skin checked while you take this medicine (azathioprine tablets). Talk with your doctor.
- This medicine may cause harm to an unborn baby. Women must use birth control while taking this medicine (azathioprine tablets). If you get pregnant, call your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
- Very bad dizziness or passing out.
- Diarrhea.
- Muscle pain or weakness.
- Change in color or size of a mole.
- A skin lump or growth.
- Call your doctor right away if you have a swollen gland, night sweats, shortness of breath, or weight loss without trying.
- Low blood cell counts have happened with this medicine (azathioprine tablets). If blood cell counts get very low, this can lead to bleeding problems, infections, or anemia. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection like fever, chills, or sore throat; any unexplained bruising or bleeding; or if you feel very tired or weak.
- A very bad brain problem called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) has happened with this medicine (azathioprine tablets). It may cause disability or can be deadly. Tell your doctor right away if you have signs like confusion, memory problems, low mood (depression), change in the way you act, change in strength on 1 side is greater than the other, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or change in eyesight.
What are some other side effects of Azathioprine Tablets?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
- Upset stomach or throwing up.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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