Surgery: Generic Imuran
AZATHIOPRINE (Imuran) is an immunosuppressive agent. It can suppress or reduce the body's natural immunity, making it less able to fight infections and preventing the rejection of 'foreign bodies'. Azathioprine reduces unwanted immune responses and helps to prevent rejection in patients who receive organ transplants. The response of the immune system may contribute to arthritis, and azathioprine helps to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis. Generic azathioprine tablets are available.
Generic Imuran 50.00mg
Imuran
Generic name: Azathioprine
Azathioprine tablets
What are azathioprine tablets?
AZATHIOPRINE (Imuran) is an immunosuppressive agent. It can suppress or reduce the body's natural immunity, making it less able to fight infections and preventing the rejection of 'foreign bodies'. Azathioprine reduces unwanted immune responses and helps to prevent rejection in patients who receive organ transplants. The response of the immune system may contribute to arthritis, and azathioprine helps to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis. Generic azathioprine tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- any infection
- cancer or cancer treatments (radiation)
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- receiving intramuscular injections
- recent vaccinations
- an unusual or allergic reaction to azathioprine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take azathioprine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If azathioprine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals, try and take your medicine at the same time each day. Do not take it more often than directed. Continue to take your medicine even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you only take one dose a day and forget until the next day, do not take a double dose. If you take more than one dose a day and miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

