Important Safety Information about AZASAN
WARNING: Chronic immunosuppression with this purine antimetabolite increases risk of neoplasia in humans. Physicians using this drug should be very familiar with this risk as well as with the mutagenic potential to both men and women and with possible hematologic toxicities. See WARNINGS section in complete Prescribing Information.
AZASAN®
(azathioprine tablets) 75/100 mg is indicated as an adjunct for the prevention of rejection in renal homotransplantations, and also for the management of active rheumatoid arthritis to reduce signs and symptoms.The most commonly reported side effects associated with AZASAN therapy are leukopenia and/or thrombocytopenia, secondary infections, neoplasia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, myalgias, skin rashes, and hepatotoxicity. AZASAN therapy should be given cautiously when used concomitantly with allopurinol, ACE inhibitors, and other agents affecting myelopoiesis. AZASAN is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women and in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to this product.
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Complete Prescribing Information for AZASAN, including BOXED WARNING
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