Azr Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Azr 50 MG Description

Azr Tablet is used in the treatment of organ transplants and a few autoimmune diseases. It contains azathioprine as its active medicine. Azr Tablet reduces the strength of the immune system. You must

use contraceptive methods while taking these Tablets and for up to 3 months after you complete the course of treatment with Azr Tablet. Avoid if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while on this medicine.

Product Summary

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Contains	Azathioprine(50.0 Mg)
Uses	Immunosupressant
Side effects	Allergic reactions, diarrhoea, swelling and infection in the pancreas
Therapy	IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Azr 50 MG

Azr Tablet is used in the management of organ transplantation. It helps the body to accept a transplanted organ like kidney, liver, heart, lung or pancreas.
It is also useful in some autoimmune diseases including severe inflammatory diseases of the skin, liver, arteries and blood disorders.

Contraindications of Azr 50 MG

If you are allergic to azathioprine or any other ingredients of Azr Tablet.
If you have a severe infection.
If you have severe liver disease or severe bone marrow disease.
If you have inflammation of the pancreas.
If you need or are going to have a vaccination containing a living virus or bacteria, such as BCG, smallpox or yellow fever vaccine.
If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects of Azr 50 MG

Reduction in the platelet count
Frequent infections (bacterial, viral and fungal)
Bone marrow malfunction
Allergic reactions
Swelling and infection in the pancreas
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings of Azr 50 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Azr Tablet during pregnancy?

This medicine can pass into the blood of the baby and adversely affect your baby. Hence, it is advisable to not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. You must use contraceptive methods while taking these Tablets and for up to 3 months after you have finished taking them. Discussed with your doctor about suitable methods of contraception. Women using intrauterine devices (IUDs) should use additional contraceptive methods while taking Azr Tablets.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Azr Tablet while breastfeeding?

Azr Tablets may pass into the breastmilk and adversely affect your baby so it is advisable to consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Azr Tablet?

Azr Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness or sickness. Any of these side effects would reduce your ability to react. Hence, do not drive or use machinery if you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Azr Tablet?

Chances of dizziness increase if you take this medicine with alcohol. Even alcohol adds to the side effects related to the liver with concomitant use of this medicine. Hence, avoid using this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any liver or kidney disease.
You have a condition where your body produces too little of a natural chemical called thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT).
You have an infection for which you have not yet received any treatment.
You are going to have an operation (this is because medicines including tubocurarine, pancuronium or succinylcholine used as muscle relaxants during operations may interact with Azathioprine).
You have a rare genetic disorder called 'Lesch-Nyhan syndrome'.
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor.
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Your doctor may advise frequent blood tests and follow up visits during treatment to adjust the dose accordingly.

Mode of Action of Azr 50 MG

How Does It Work?

When the body receives a transplanted organ, being a foreign organ, the body activates its immune mechanism and tries to reject it. Immunosuppressant medicine inactivates this immune system and helps ...

Directions for Use of Azr 50 MG

Take the Azr Tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not break or chew the medicine.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

Interactions of Azr 50 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way the Azr Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially, if you are taking medicines for gout, immunosuppressant medicines, blood thinner medicines, water pills, antacids and live virus vaccines.

Storage and disposal of Azr 50 MG

Keep the Azr Tablet out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
Store below 30°C in the original package.
Discard off the expired and unused medicine appropriately.

Dosage of Azr 50 MG

Overdose

You may get a sore throat, fever or infection, bleeding and bone marrow suppression as symptoms of overdose of the Azr Tablet. Seek immediate medical attention if you have taken too much of this medic...

Missed a Dose

In case you’ve missed taking any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When to stop Azr?

A: You should never stop this medicine before doctors advise. Sudden discontinuation may increase the symptoms your doctor may advise frequent blood tests and follow-up visits. After careful examination, he may gradually stop this medicine.

Q: What is the Azr Tablet used for?

A: Azr Tablet is used in the management of organ transplantation. It helps the body to accept a transplanted organ like kidney, liver, heart, lung or pancreas. It is also useful in some autoimmune diseases including severe inflammatory diseases of the skin, liver, arteries and blood disorders.

Q: Is Azr a steroid?

A: No, Azr is not a steroid. Azr contains a medicine called Azathioprine. It is an immunosuppressant (reduce immune strength) and useful in some autoimmune diseases including severe inflammatory diseases of the skin, liver, arteries and blood disorders.

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Product Details

Brand

AZR

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

30/07/2027

Manufacturer Details

Last Updated on: 21 May 2022 | 01:07 AM (IST)

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