Azathioprine
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Azathioprine |
| Brand Name: | Azasan, Imuran |
| Company Owner: | Aaipharma llc, Mylan pharmaceuticals inc, Roxane laboratories inc, Zydus pharmaceuticals usa inc, Prometheus laboratories inc, Bedford laboratories div ben venue laboratories inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Azathioprine’s mechanism of action is not entirely understood but it may be related to inhibition of purine synthesis, along with inhibition of B and T cells. |
| Description of the Drug: | Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant used to prevent renal transplant rejection, treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00993
