Azapure Tablet

Composition of Azapure Tablet

Azapure Tablet contains Azathioprine (50mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Azapure Tablet

Azapure Tablet is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients and rheumatoid arthritis.

Key benefits

• Prescribed for your specific condition

How Azapure Tablet works

Azapure Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

How to take Azapure Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azapure Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Azapure Tablet

Most side effects of Azapure are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Fungal infection Bacterial infection Viral infection Decreased white blood cell count Low blood platelets

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Azapure Tablet

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Azapure if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Azapure Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Azapure Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Your doctor has prescribed Azapure 50 Tablet to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).</li> <li>Azapure 50 Tablet also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.</li> <li><div>You may have to take additional medications along with Azapure 50 Tablet for better relief of symptoms.</div></li> <li>Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.</li> <li>Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Prescription medicine

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine