Imuran
Utilised to manage chronic immune hyperactivity to alleviate joint tissue damage and support organ transplant viability.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Azathioprine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Imuran, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Imuran vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Imuran details
- Alternative names
- azathioprine
- Therapeutic class
- Purine Antimetabolite
- Pharmacological class
- Immunosuppressant
- Known off-label uses
- ulcerative colitis; crohn's disease
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; severe myelosuppression; hypersensitivity to azathioprine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; thrombocytopenia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Warfarin; Aminosalicyclates
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention; progressive PML, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage chronic immune hyperactivity to alleviate joint tissue damage and support organ transplant viability.
Mechanism of action
Cleaves into mercaptopurine to block purine synthesis, preventing rapid cell division of inflammatory T and B lymphocytes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of congenital malformations. Avoid unless necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Imuran is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Azathioprine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.