Svensk definition
6-((1-metyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)tio)-1H-purin. Ett immunsuppressivt medel som används i kombination med cyklofosfamid och hydroxiklorokin vis behandling av reumatoid artrit. Preparatet är karcino gent.
Azathioprine
Azatioprin
Engelsk definition
An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
Svenska synonymer
Imurel — Azatioprinnatrium
Engelska synonymer
Azothioprine — Imurel — Imuran — Immuran — Azathioprine Sodium — Sodium, Azathioprine — Azathioprine Sodium Salt — Azathioprine Sulfate