Azathioprine
Uses
Imuran is used in the case of organ transplant rejection by the body and rheumatoid arthritis.
How it Works
Imuran is known as an immunosuppressant, Imuran works to suppress the immune, or defence, system. Imuran is used to help prevent rejection following organ transplant operations and Imuran is also used to treat a variety of long-term (chronic) inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Crohn's disease.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Imuran can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Fungal infection,
Bacterial infection,
Viral infection,
Decreased white blood cell count,
Reduced blood platelets.