Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Azathioprine
Drug Class
General
Chemical Class
Purine Imidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
L04AX01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Amorin?
Uses
Azathioprine weakens your body's immune system, to help keep it from "rejecting" a transplanted organ such as a kidney. Organ rejection h...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Purine Imidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidotes and Immunosuppressant Agent pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Purine Imidazole. It belongs to Antimetabolites (DNA acting) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidotes and Immunosuppressant Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Azathioprine is 277.30. Its pKa is 8.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
50 to 300 mg — As recommended.
Initially for once
2
Adult · PO
200 to 300 mg — As recommended.
Initially for once.
3
Adult · PO,IV
50 to 300 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance, As Required
4
Adult
Scraped Dose
Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using azathioprine. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all med
5
Child · Intra Venous
1 to 4 mg/kg — 24 hourly
6
Child · Oral
1 to 4 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Safety Alerts
Biliary stasis, toxic hepatitis, absent or very low thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity
Important Warnings
Monitor for toxic effects, perform regular blood counts, impaired renal function, infection, pregnancy, exposure to sunlight, reduce dose in elderly
Side Effects
Arthralgiacholestatic jaundicediarrhoeadizzinessdose-related bone marrow suppressionfeverhair lossherpes zoster infectionhypersensitivity reactionshypotensioninterstitial nephritisliver impairmentmalaisemyalgianausea
Drug Interactions
Allopurinol
cytostatics
muscle relaxants.
Storage
Tab, Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 270.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 27.08 per unit
Exceeds the approved ceiling on a per-unit basis
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 1,156
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 270.8
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 132.97
Should you consider an alternative?
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Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 3,516.04 ceiling
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Rs 197.69 ceiling
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Imulite
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Rs 3,516.04 ceiling
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Dysmorin
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Rs 3,516.04 ceiling
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Neuthoprin
50mg
Rs 3,516.04 ceiling
NEUTRO PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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