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Azathioprine Intravenous and Renal dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Azathioprine Intravenous and disease Renal dysfunction for safety when used together.

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Azathioprine Intravenous <> Renal dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Azathioprine may accumulate in patients with impaired renal function. Therapy with azathioprine should be administered cautiously and may need dosage reduction in patients with impaired renal function.

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