Imuran and Azathioprine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Imuran and Azathioprine. Common interactions include pruritus among females and drug ineffective among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Imuran and Azathioprine have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,190 people who take Imuran and Azathioprine from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
2,190 people who take Imuran and Azathioprine together, and have interactions are studied.
What is Imuran?
Imuran has active ingredients of azathioprine. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 30,101 Imuran users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Azathioprine?
Azathioprine has active ingredients of azathioprine sodium. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 59,604 Azathioprine users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of Imuran and Azathioprine reports submitted per year:

Imuran and Azathioprine drug interactions by gender *:
Imuran and Azathioprine drug interactions by age *:
Common conditions people have *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Imuran and Azathioprine?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of the 2 drugs:
- Imuran (30,101 reports)
- Azathioprine (59,604 reports)
Common Imuran and Azathioprine interactions:
- Muscle aches (muscle pain): 64 reports
- Rashes (redness): 30 reports
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 26 reports
Browse all drug interactions of Imuran and Azathioprine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Imuran side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 4,217 reports
- Diarrhea: 2,614 reports
- Joint pain: 2,508 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,313 reports
- Pain: 1,877 reports
- Crohn's disease (condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1,872 reports
- Abdominal pain: 1,858 reports
- Fever: 1,849 reports
- Rashes (redness): 1,741 reports
Browse all side effects of Imuran:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Azathioprine side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 8,230 reports
- Joint pain: 3,375 reports
- Diarrhea: 3,317 reports
- Fever: 3,134 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,780 reports
- Rashes (redness): 2,667 reports
- Crohn's disease (condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2,554 reports
Browse all side effects of Azathioprine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Imuran interactions:
- Imuran and Prednisone: 9,391 reports
- Imuran and Humira: 7,545 reports
- Imuran and Remicade: 7,278 reports
- Imuran and Methotrexate: 3,935 reports
- Imuran and Enbrel: 2,857 reports
- Imuran and Plaquenil: 2,550 reports
- Imuran and Inflectra: 1,992 reports
- Imuran and Pentasa: 1,615 reports
- Imuran and Sulfasalazine: 1,599 reports
Browse all interactions between Imuran and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Azathioprine interactions:
- Azathioprine and Prednisone: 17,370 reports
- Azathioprine and Humira: 11,416 reports
- Azathioprine and Prednisolone: 9,508 reports
- Azathioprine and Methotrexate: 9,214 reports
- Azathioprine and Remicade: 7,959 reports
- Azathioprine and Enbrel: 4,811 reports
- Azathioprine and Mycophenolate mofetil: 4,313 reports
- Azathioprine and Sulfasalazine: 4,252 reports
- Azathioprine and Tacrolimus: 4,178 reports
- Azathioprine and Cyclosporine: 3,911 reports
Browse all interactions between Azathioprine and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azathioprine and azathioprine sodium (the active ingredients of Imuran and Azathioprine, respectively), and Imuran and Azathioprine (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study. Patients in the study may take other drugs besides Imuran and Azathioprine.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 600+ medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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