Ingredient

Azathioprine

Azathioprine is an ingredient that regulates autoimmune diseases and transplant rejection through immunosuppressive action.

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MFDS ingredient code M223108

What does it do?

Azathioprine is a drug belonging to the immunosuppressant class, used to suppress excessive reactions of the immune system. It is primarily used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and to prevent rejection after organ transplantation.

Azathioprine inhibits the DNA synthesis of immune cells, thereby suppressing the proliferation of immune cells. This results in a reduction of the immune response, alleviating symptoms of autoimmune diseases and preventing rejection of transplanted organs.

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Good to know

Unlike other immunosuppressants, azathioprine acts by focusing on the inhibition of DNA synthesis. As a result, it has the characteristic of selectively suppressing the proliferation of specific immune cells.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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