Azatend contains Azathioprine, which is an immunosuppressant medicine.
It is used to lower the body’s immune response in certain conditions, especially after organ transplant or in autoimmune diseases.

Mechanism

• In the body, Azathioprine changes into a substance that blocks the making of DNA in immune cells.

• This slows down the growth and activity of immune system cells.

• As a result, the immune system becomes less active and does not attack transplanted organs or the body’s own tissues.

  Uses

  • To prevent organ transplant rejection (kidney, liver, heart, etc.)

  • Treatment of autoimmune diseases such as:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis

    • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

    • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

    • Certain skin and blood-related autoimmune disorders

      Adverse Effects 

      Common side effects:

      • Nausea, vomiting

      • Loss of appetite

      • Tiredness

      • Increased risk of infections