azathioprine

azathioprine
n.
an immunosuppressant drug, used mainly to aid the survival of organ or tissue transplants. It may also be used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (see disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) and myasthenia gravis. Azathioprine may damage bone marrow, causing blood disorders; other possible side-effects include nausea and vomiting, malaise, muscle pain, and skin rashes.
Trade names:
Imuran.

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