Question 1

what is the definition or description of: imuran (azathioprine) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Imuran allergy: There is no specific symptoms of allergy to azathioprine.  Patients may have reactions to the drug that include nausea, diarrhea, GI distress, liver function abnormalities, or rash.  Depending on why the drug is being use to treat a rheumatologic or other disorder for example, we'll also determine the specific side effect profile and how it is treated.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: azasan (azathioprine) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Azasan allergy: allergic to alaskan. You are taking up valuable time from  patients who have serious questions. I am reporting you again. Find other things to do. please.

Question 3

can imuran (azathioprine) taken for scleritis cause very low iron count?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There have been some case reports of azathioprine possibly causing anemia.

Question 4

i have crohn's disease and am on imuran. i'm also taking a small vacation sailing. any reason i can't take dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

Accepted Answer

No: Imuran and Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) should be fine together. Note you might look into Zofran (ondansetron), another good anti nausea Rx which can also be used for motion sickness.

Question 5

i have a painless, soft, puffy 2" lump over my collarbone.  can having crohn's disease cause this?  i take imuran (azathioprine).

Accepted Answer

Soft, puffy lump: Could be a lipoma (benign fatty tumor), or an enlarged lymph node. Its unlikey related to crohn's but there have been case reports of lymphoma with the use of imuran (azathioprine). Contact your family doc for a physical exam as it may require biopsy.

Question 6

what can cause mild elevation of alt 51 and range up to 33 with a normal ast .. and can using medication(imuran,asprin,hydroquin for 3 days cause that?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Causes for elevated liver functions are numerous and include: viral hepatitis (A, B or C), autoimmune disorders (including lupus), toxins (such as alcohol) and drug effects (including azathioprine).  Most of these can be tested for and even if related to medications, the decision of risk versus benefits should be considered with your physician.

Question 7

how often you should do blood tests if you're on imuran (azathioprine) .. and how many months does it take to make an effect on blood counts and cause cancer risks ?

Accepted Answer

Imuran (azathioprine) effects: Before starting TPMT test to assess  metabolism  which affects  dosing. Check blood counts.liver function  about every month,for blood and liver effects. Certain drugs like ACE inhibitors( high blood pressure), allopurinol  ( gout) increase blood levels. Cancer risk is over decades but if you are on imuran (azathioprine) the underlying disease is also a cancer risk. Use  sunscreen. Do not worry many take imuran (azathioprine)

Question 8

raised ana blood test. can stellara cause this high reading or crohn's disease? also on lenest and imuran

Accepted Answer

Antinuclear: Antibodies test is "non-specific" and may be associated with a number of "auto-immune" diseases the most common being LUPUS and Rheumatoid Arthritis. In your case it may be associated with Crohn's diease

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 9

can imuran (azathioprine) cause back pain (bone and muscles) after 1month of its intake ?? i feel so tired and sleep most of the time

Accepted Answer

Why taking Imuran (azathioprine)?: Why are you taking the drug. Cannot intelligently answer this question without more information.
Ask again...and include the reason that (powerful) drug is being taken!!

Question 10

can imuran (azathioprine) cause back; bone and muscle pain after intake for 1 month?? it's taken for sle .. i have no symptoms other than red face ...

Accepted Answer

No: Unlikely that the Imuran (azathioprine) is causing your symptoms but YOU MUST discuss these symptoms with the Doctor who prescribed it! Its VERY important since some very rare drug reactions can cause muscle damage!

Hope this helps

Dr Z

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Can imuran (azathioprine) taken for scleritis cause very low iron count?

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I have crohn's disease and am on imuran. i'm also taking a small vacation sailing. any reason i can't take dramamine (dimenhydrinate)?

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I have a painless, soft, puffy 2" lump over my collarbone. can having crohn's disease cause this? i take imuran (azathioprine).

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What can cause mild elevation of alt 51 and range up to 33 with a normal ast .. and can using medication(imuran,asprin,hydroquin for 3 days cause that?

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How often you should do blood tests if you're on imuran (azathioprine) .. and how many months does it take to make an effect on blood counts and cause cancer risks ?

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Raised ana blood test. can stellara cause this high reading or crohn's disease? also on lenest and imuran

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Can imuran (azathioprine) cause back pain (bone and muscles) after 1month of its intake ?? i feel so tired and sleep most of the time

A member asked:

Can imuran (azathioprine) cause back; bone and muscle pain after intake for 1 month?? it's taken for sle .. i have no symptoms other than red face ...

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