Azathioprine

🧮 Dose calculator

Rheumatoid arthritis · Regimen source: FDA Azathioprine · Dosage and Administration — Rheumatoid Arthritis

• • Single or twice-daily. From week 6–8 increase 0.5 mg/kg every 4 weeks up to 2.5 mg/kg. Test TPMT and NUDT15 before starting (deficiency → major dose reduction). FDA Azathioprine · Dosage and Administration — Rheumatoid ArthritisFDA Azathioprine · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Azathioprine · Precautions/Warnings – Pregnancy

  “Teratogenic Effects : See WARNINGS section.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Azathioprine · Precautions/Warnings – Nursing Mothers

  “The use of Azathioprine Tablets in nursing mothers is not recommended.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Azathioprine · Precautions/Warnings – Pediatric Use

  “Safety and efficacy of azathioprine in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.