Azarid 50 Tablet

Composition of Azarid 50 Tablet

Azarid 50 Tablet contains Azathioprine (50mg). It belongs to the Antimetabolite (thiopurine immunosuppressant) class of medicines.

Uses of Azarid 50 Tablet

• Prevention of organ transplant rejection
• Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease/ulcerative colitis)
• autoimmune hepatitis and other immune-mediated conditions (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Helps prevent organ transplant rejection
• Controls autoimmune inflammation
• Reduces flare-ups in inflammatory bowel disease
• Steroid-sparing effect in chronic immune conditions
• Helps maintain remission in selected autoimmune diseases

How Azarid 50 Tablet works

Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant. It is converted in the body to metabolites that inhibit purine synthesis, reducing DNA/RNA formation in rapidly dividing immune cells. This decreases immune response and inflammation.

How to take Azarid 50 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor, usually once daily after food to reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush/chew. Regular blood tests are required during treatment; do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

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

If you miss a dose of AZARId 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Azarid 50 Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• loss of appetite
• increased risk of infections
• fever
• sore throat
• fatigue
• hair loss
• rash
• liver enzyme elevation
• low blood counts (anaemia/leukopenia/thrombocytopenia)
• pancreatitis

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 Azarid 50 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause serious bone marrow suppression and infections; seek help for fever, mouth ulcers, unexplained bruising/bleeding. Regular monitoring of CBC and liver function is essential. Increased risk of certain cancers (e.g., lymphoma, skin cancer) with long-term use—use sun protection. Use caution in liver disease and in patients with low/absent TPMT or NUDT15 activity (higher toxicity risk). Avoid live vaccines during therapy. Stop and consult doctor if severe abdominal pain (pancreatitis) or jaundice occurs.

Do not take Azarid 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

Allopurinol, febuxostat (markedly increase azathioprine toxicity; avoid febuxostat and reduce dose with allopurinol as directed), ACE inhibitors (risk of anaemia/leukopenia), cotrimoxazole/trimethoprim (bone marrow suppression), warfarin (reduced anticoagulant effect), aminosalicylates such as mesalamine/sulfasalazine (increased myelosuppression risk), other immunosuppressants/biologics (additive infection risk), live vaccines

How to store Azarid 50 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Azarid 50 Tablet

You may have to take additional medications along with AZARId 50mg Tablet for better relief of symptoms. Avoid contact with people who have a cold, flu, or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as a fever or sore throat. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Immunosuppressant

Drug class:

Antimetabolite (thiopurine immunosuppressant)

Chemical class:

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