Imuran
Azathioprine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. It blocks the growth of white blood cells.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Azathioprine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg
This listing uses Imuran as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Imuran vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Imuran details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Organ Transplant Rejection
- 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
Azathioprine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. It blocks the growth of white blood cells.
Mechanism of action
Cleaves into mercaptopurine to block purine synthesis, preventing rapid cell division of inflammatory T and B lymphocytes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of congenital malformations. Avoid unless necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Imuran is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Azathioprine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.