Azoran Tablet

• Azoran 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.

• If you are allergic to azathioprine or any other ingredients of Azoran 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 breastfeeding.

• Reduction in the platelet count
• Frequent onset of infections (bacterial, viral and fungal)
• Allergic reactions
• Swelling and infection in the pancreas
• Diarrhoea

Other General Warnings

• 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'.
• Chances of skin cancer increases if you are receiving azathioprine, so avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor.
• Treatment with Azathioprine increases your risk of getting a specific type of cancer called a lymphoproliferative disorder. With a treatment regimen containing multiple immunosuppressants (including thiopurines), this may lead to death.
• A combination of multiple immunosuppressants medicines, given concomitantly increases the risk of disorders of the lymph system due to viral infection.
• Increased chances of developing a serious condition called Macrophage Activation Syndrome (excessive activation of white blood cells associated with inflammation), which usually occurs in people who have certain types of arthritis.
• Your doctor may advise frequent blood tests and follow up visits during treatment to adjust the dose accordingly.

• Take Azoran tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It is advisable to take the medicine at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

• Keep Azoran tablet out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
• Store below 30°C in the original package.

• Azoran 50mg table is used to treat various medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases, and to prevent organ transplant rejection.
• Take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
• It is advisable to take the medicine at a fixed time for optimal results.
• Before starting the treatment with the Azoran 5omg tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
• During treatment, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor.
• Do not consume alcohol while taking Azoran 50mg Tablet, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
• Inform your doctor if you have any underlying medical conditions, such as liver or kidney problems, before taking this medication.

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How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Azoran 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.