Azr Tablet

Composition of Azr Tablet

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

Uses of Azr Tablet

Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis AZR Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain
• stiffness
• and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms. In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients AZR Tablet is an immunosuppressive agent that lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ. Show More

How Azr Tablet works

AZR Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of the body's 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 Azr 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. AZR Tablet may be taken with or without 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

If you miss a dose of AZR 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 Azr Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Azr 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 Azr 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 Azr 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 Azr Tablet

You may have to take additional medications along with AZR 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:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine

Chemical class:

Diarylthioethers