Azathioprine and Bundle branch block right - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bundle branch block right is reported as a side effect among people who take Azathioprine (azathioprine sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Prednisone, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bundle branch block right when taking Azathioprine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 59,932 people who have side effects when taking Azathioprine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azathioprine?

Azathioprine has active ingredients of azathioprine sodium. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 60,623 Azathioprine users. Check the latest studies of Azathioprine.

What is Bundle branch block right?

Bundle branch block right (absence of transmission of electric impulses from the atrioventricular (av) bundle of his to the right ventricle) is found to be associated with 760 drugs and 895 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bundle branch block right.

On Jul, 28, 2026

59,932 people reported to have side effects when taking Azathioprine.
Among them, 18 people (0.03%) have Bundle branch block right.

Could Azathioprine cause Bundle branch block right?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Azathioprine when they have Bundle branch block right? *

What is the gender of people who have Bundle branch block right when taking Azathioprine? *

female: 47.06 %
male: 52.94 %

What is the age of people who have Bundle branch block right when taking Azathioprine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azathioprine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bundle branch block right? *

Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 5 people, 27.78%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 27.78%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 22.22%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 4 people, 22.22%
Bundle Branch Block Left (absence of transmission of electric impulses from the atrioventricular (av) bundle of his to the left ventricle): 3 people, 16.67%
Cardiac Arrest: 3 people, 16.67%
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (a condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick): 3 people, 16.67%
Enlarged Heart: 3 people, 16.67%
Head Injury: 2 people, 11.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Wegener's Granulomatosis (inflammation of the blood vessels lungs sinuses): 2 people, 11.11%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 11.11%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 1 person, 5.56%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 5.56%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.56%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azathioprine sodium (the active ingredients of Azathioprine) and Azathioprine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML 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 800+ peer-reviewed 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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