Azathioprine 50mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant and treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Introduction:
Azathioprine 50mg Tablet works by weakening the body’s immune system so it does not attack the new organ. The amount of medicine to be taken and how often you need to take it will depend on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctor’s instructions on this. You should take it along with food. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azathioprine 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it Works:
Azathioprine 50mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

Quick Tips:

• Your doctor has prescribed Azathioprine 50mg Tablet to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
• Azathioprine 50mg Tablet also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
• You may have to take additional medications along with Azathioprine 50mg Tablet for better relief of symptoms.
• Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Interacting Drugs:

• Leflunomide
• Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated, oral)
• Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus
• Measles Vaccine (Live)