What it is used for

IMURAN is used as an immunosuppressant antimetabolite either alone, or more commonly, in combination with other agents (usually corticosteroids) and procedures which influence the immune system response. Therapeutic effect may be evident only after weeks or months & can include a steroid-sparing effect, thereby reducing the toxocity associated with high dosage and prolonged usage of corticosteroids. IMURAN, in combination with corticosteroids and/or other immunosuppressive agents and procedures, is indicated in the management of patients receiving organ transplants. IMURAN, 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 ideopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Lifetime is 5 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Orange film-coated tablets, round, biconvex, unscored, debossed GX EL5 on one face and plain on the other.

Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine is subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Phamaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

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.

What it is used for

IMURAN is used as an immunosuppressant antimetabolite either alone, or more commonly in combination with other agents (usually corticosteroids) and procedures which influence the immune response. Therapeutic effect 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. IMURAN, in combination with corticosteroids and/or other immunosuppressive agents and procedures, is indicated in the management of patients receiving organ transplants. IMURAN, 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 ideopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Lifetime is 5 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Yellow film-coated tablets, round, biconvex, scored, debossed GX above the score and CH1 below the score on one face and plain on the other.

Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine is subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Phamaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

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.