Azoran 25 Tablet [Azathioprine (25mg)]

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. Azoran 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Azoran 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azoran 25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Azoran 25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Azoran 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Azoran 25 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Azoran 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azoran 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Azoran 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Azoran 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azoran 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Azoran 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Azoran 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 25 tablets

Chemical Class :: Nucleoside Analog, and Purines
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class :: Immunosuppressant- Purine analogs

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients|Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Store below 30?C

Q. What is Azoran 25 Tablet prescribed for? How does it work?::: Azoran 25 Tablet is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts by suppressing the immune defense system of the body. Your immune defense system helps to protect you against infections. However, sometimes your immune defense system can become overactive and can cause illness. Azoran 25 Tablet is used in combination with other medicines to treat the conditions caused due to this abnormal activity of the immune system. It is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, like the kidney, heart or liver. It is also used to treat chronic active hepatitis, severe rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia. It is also used to treat severe cases of specified skin diseases (pemphigus vulgaris, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, pyoderma gangrenosa), especially when corticosteroids cannot be used.| Q. How long does Azoran 25 Tablet take to start working?::: It may take about 3 to 12 weeks before you see any benefits. Continue the medication even if you do not notice any benefits. Talk to your doctor if you face any issues.| Q. What happens if I forget to take Azoran 25 Tablet?::: If you miss a dose of Azoran 25 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose. inform your doctor if the dose is frequently missed.| Q. How long do I need to take Azoran 25 Tablet?::: The duration varies from person to person as it is prescribed depending upon the patient???s medical condition.| Q. Is breastfeeding safe during Azoran 25 Tablet treatment?::: No, breastfeeding should be avoided, while on Azoran 25 Tablet, since it may harm the baby and cause serious side effects.| Q. I have just started taking Azoran 25 Tablet. What are the long-term side effects? Is there anything I should be looking out for?::: Being an immunosuppressant, Azoran 25 Tablet can increase the chances of severe infections, decrease in blood cell counts, and malignancy. You should inform your doctor immediately if you notice any infection or fever, unexpected bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools or blood in the urine or stools. Let your doctor know if you notice any new skin sore or lump, new marks on skin or any change in the marks which were previously present.| Q. Do I need any special tests while I am on Azoran 25 Tablet?::: Azoran 25 Tablet reduces the production of blood cells making you more vulnerable to infections and can sometimes affect the liver. These side effects can be monitored by regular blood tests. Therefore, during the first 8 weeks of the treatment your doctor may recommend weekly blood tests to monitor complete blood counts, including platelet counts. The frequency can later be reduced to monthly or at least once in 3 months time.| Q. Can Azoran 25 Tablet cause cancer?::: Azoran 25 Tablet may increase the chance of developing certain cancers like skin cancer, cancer of the lymph system (lymphoma), cancer of soft tissues (sarcomas), and cervical cancer. To prevent the risk of skin cancer, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your skin or any lumps or masses anywhere on your body.| Q. Can cyclosporine and Azoran 25 Tablet be taken together?::: Yes, you can take cyclosporine and Azoran 25 Tablet together as they do not interfere with each other???s working. However, you must take the two medicines strictly as per your doctor???s advice.