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Generic Imuran
(Generic name: Azathioprine)
Drug Uses
Imuran is sued to slow down or reduce the natural tendency of the immune system
to reject organ transplants, and to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions.
How Taken
Tablet and injection: initially 3 to 5mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day.
With improvement the dose may be reduced to 1 to 2mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight daily.
Imuran Precautions
Adverse reactions may be more likely and more severe in older patients.
Avoid alcohol and do not drive or engage in dangerous work as Imuran may impair
your ability to perform such tasks safely.
Missed Dose
For once-daily schedules: Do not take the missed dose. Take your next scheduled
dose at the proper time and resume your regular dosage schedule.
For multiple-dose daily schedules, take your missed dose as soon as you remember.
IF it is time for your next dose, take the two doses together and resume your regular dosage schedule.
If you miss more than one dose in a day, call your doctor.
Imuran Side Effects
Rapid heartbeat, sudden fever or chills, back, side, muscle or joint pain,
unusual tiredness or weakness, cough or shortness of breath, black, tarry stools,
blood in urine or stools, difficult or painful urination, severe or sudden stomach
pain with nausea and vomiting, or diarrhea are all serious side effects and should
be reported to your doctor right away.
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat and direct light.
Keep liquid form refrigerated, but do not allow it to freeze.
Overdose
Unusual bleeding, increased susceptibility to infection are indicators of an overdose.
More Information
Infection is a great threat to people with suppressed immune systems. Imuran may
lower you ability to resist infection by lowering the number of white blood cells in the blood.
Do not receive any vaccinations without approval from your doctor.
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