Azathioprine in inflammatory bowel disease, a safe alternative?

Azathioprine and its metabolite 6-mercaptopurine are effective in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. They are mostly used for reduction of the use of steroids, maintenance therapy after remission induction by cyclosporin and treatment of fistulae in Crohn's disease. Adverse effects oc...

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Main Author: A. A. Tanis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1998-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629359891045
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