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Imuran (Azathioprine) is an immunosuppressive agent used to prevent rejection after a kidney transplant. It may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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Brand name: Imuran Generic name: Azathioprine What is the most important information I should know about Imuran? • Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a fever or chills a sore throat unusual bleeding or bruising mouth sores abdominal pain pale stools or darkened urine. These could be early symptoms of dangerous conditions. • Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery before starting any other medicines and before receiving any vaccinations. What is Imuran? • Imuran is an immunosuppressant. Immunosuppressants decrease the effects of your body's immune system. • Imuran is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney transplant. • Imuran may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Imuran? • Before taking Imuran tell your doctor if you have liver disease; a viral bacterial or fungal infection; pancreatitis; rheumatoid arthritis and have been treated with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) chlorambucil (Leukeran) melphalan (Alkeran) or another alkylating agent; or any other serious or chronic medical condition. • You may not be able to take Imuran or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. • Imuran is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that it is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant. Imuran can also decrease sperm production. It is not known whether Imuran taken by a man will harm an unborn baby at the time of conception. • Imuran passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take Imuran if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Imuran? • Take Imuran exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your doctor nurse or pharmacist to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Take Imuran with food to lessen stomach upset. • Your doctor will want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests while taking Imuran. • Store Imuran at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • If you take more than one dose a day take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose take both doses together then go back to your regular dosing schedule. • If you take only one dose a day skip the dose you missed and just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose. • Notify your doctor if you miss a dose of this medication. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention. • Symptoms of an Imuran overdose include nausea vomiting abdominal pain diarrhea bleeding and infection. What should I avoid while taking Imuran? • Avoid sources of infection. Imuran decreases your body's immune system and you are much more susceptible to infection. Notify your doctor at the first sign of fever chills or a sore throat. • Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery before starting any other medicines and before receiving any vaccinations. What are the possible side effects of Imuran? • If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Imuran and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips tongue or face; or hives); unusual tiredness or weakness; cough sore throat fever or chills; painful or difficult urination; pale stools or darkened urine; severe nausea vomiting or diarrhea; sores in the mouth or on the lips; unusual bleeding or bruising; or an overall feeling of illness. • Other less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take Imuran and notify your doctor if you experience upset stomach nausea vomiting or loss of appetite; hair loss; or a rash. • The risk of immune system cancer is increased following treatment with any immunosuppressant. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Imuran? • Before taking Imuran tell your doctor if you are taking have taken or need to take any of the following medicines: an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); cyclosporine (Neoral Sandimmune); olsalazine (Dipentum); cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan Neosar); chlorambucil (Leukeran); melphalan (Alkeran); methotrexate (Rheumatrex Immunex); allopurinol (Zyloprim); an ACE inhibitor (heart medicine) such as benazepril (Lotensin) captopril (Capoten) fosinopril (Monopril) lisinopril (Prinivil Zestril) quinapril (Accupril) ramipril (Altace) or others; trimethoprim (Trimpex Proloprim Bactrim Septra others); or any type of vaccination. • You may not be able to take Imuran or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Imuran. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

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