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Azanol Tablet

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Azanol Tablet – Azathioprine (50mg)  by Dermakare Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
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Chemical ClassNucleoside Analog, and Purines
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassImmunosuppressant- Purine analogs

About Azanol Tablet

Azanol Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.Azanol Tablet works by weakening the bodys immune system, so it does not attack the new organ. The amount of medicine to be taken and how often you need to take it will depend on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctors instructions on this. You should take it along with food. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ.It has many potential side effects. The most common are loss of appetite, nausea, and increased risk of bleeding. Because it suppresses your immune system, you may catch infections easily. Theres also an increased risk of developing some cancers for this reason. You should ask your doctor about side effects that may need urgent medical attention.Azanol Tablet can cause birth defects and miscarriages so do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any signs of infection or if you have any unexpected bruising or bleeding. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works. You will have regular tests to check for any changes in the number of your blood cells.

How It Works

Azanol Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.Azanol Tablet works by weakening the bodys immune system, so it does not attack the new organ. The amount of medicine to be taken and how often you need to take it will depend on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctors instructions on this. You should take it along with food. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ.It has many potential side effects. The most common are loss of appetite, nausea, and increased risk of bleeding. Because it suppresses your immune system, you may catch infections easily. Theres also an increased risk of developing some cancers for this reason. You should ask your doctor about side effects that may need urgent medical attention.Azanol Tablet can cause birth defects and miscarriages so do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any signs of infection or if you have any unexpected bruising or bleeding. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works. You will have regular tests to check for any changes in the number of your blood cells.

How to Use

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. Azanol Tablet is to be taken with food.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Azanol 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.

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Composition of Azanol Tablet

Uses of Azanol Tablet

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Key Benefits of Azanol Tablet

  • In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Azanol Tablet is an immunosuppressive agent that lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.

Side Effects of Azanol Tablet

  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Nausea
  • Infection
  • Loss of appetite

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Azanol Tablet

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Azanol 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

Azanol 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 Azanol Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney
CAUTION

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

Liver
CAUTION

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Azanol 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. Azanol 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.

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.

If you miss a dose of Azanol 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.

The duration varies from person to person as it is prescribed depending upon the patient’s medical condition.

No, breastfeeding should be avoided, while on Azanol Tablet, since it may harm the baby and cause serious side effects.

Being an immunosuppressant, Azanol 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.

Azanol 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.

Azanol 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.

Yes, you can take cyclosporine and Azanol 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.

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