Azathioprine (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: azathioprine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-AZATHIOPRINE azathioprine 25 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Azathioprine is used as an immunosuppressant anti-metabolite either alone or, more commonly, in combination with other agents (usually corticosteroids) and procedures which influence the immune response. Therapeutic effects may be evident only after weeks or months and can include a steroid-sparing effect, thereby reducing the toxicity associated with high dosage and prolonged usage of corticosteroids.,Azathioprine, in combination with corticosteroids and/or other immunosuppressive agents and procedures, is indicated in the management of patients receiving organ transplants.,Azathioprine, either alone or more usually in combination with corticosteroids and/or other procedures, has been used with clinical benefit which may include reduction of dosage or discontinuation of corticosteroids, in a proportion of patients suffering from the following: ,? severe rheumatoid arthritis;,? systemic lupus erythematosus;,? dermatomyositis / polymyositis;,? autoimmune chronic active hepatitis;,? pemphigus vulgaris;,? polyarteritis nodosa;,? autoimmune haemolytic anaemia; ,? chronic refractory idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Orange coloured, round, biconvex film coated tablet with "AZA 25" embossed on one side and break line on other side.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100s pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient azathioprine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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